Senior Vice President-National Paving Division

About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognized leader in commercial paving and pavement solutions, delivering asphalt and concrete services to customers across the United States. With a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customer service, the organization partners with some of the country's largest commercial and industrial property owners to provide comprehensive pavement construction and maintenance solutions.

Through a nationwide network of experienced professionals and certified partners, the company delivers consistent project management, quality control, and execution across a broad geographic footprint. Its commitment to operational excellence, technology, and long-term customer relationships has positioned it as a prominent force in the commercial paving industry.

About the Position

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Vice President – National Paving Division to provide strategic leadership and drive continued growth across its nationwide commercial paving operations.

Based in the Chicago area, this executive will oversee national division performance, strengthen operational capabilities, develop leadership talent, and ensure consistent execution across a distributed network of paving operations and partners.

The Senior Vice President will play a critical role in shaping business strategy, driving profitability, enhancing customer relationships, and scaling the organization's national platform. This position offers an opportunity for a proven construction executive to influence the direction of a growing national business while leading a high-impact division.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for national paving operations.
• Develop and execute business strategies to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion.
• Oversee division-wide operational performance, including project execution, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, financial targets, and operational objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop regional leaders, operational managers, and other key personnel.
• Strengthen organizational structure, leadership capabilities, and operational processes to support continued growth.
• Drive consistency in project management, estimating, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and quality control across national operations.
• Oversee relationships with national customers, strategic partners, and key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to expand service offerings, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the division maintains strong financial performance while delivering exceptional project outcomes.

Requirements

• Significant executive-level leadership experience within commercial paving, asphalt, concrete, or related construction or exterior facilities services.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-location, regional, or national construction operations.
• Strong background in commercial paving, pavement construction, maintenance, or infrastructure-related services.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale operations, drive profitability, and achieve sustained business growth.
• Experience overseeing operational leaders, regional managers, and geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic business plans.
• Experience managing national accounts, customer relationships, and strategic partnerships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.
• Willingness to travel nationally as required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Target total annual compensation of approximately $260,000 – $315,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings program.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Executive-level leadership opportunity within a nationally recognized organization.
• Opportunity to influence national strategy, operational performance, and continued business expansion.
• Collaborative leadership environment with significant responsibility and long-term career potential.

Salary : $185,000 - $225,000