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Levy

Processes industrial byproducts and building materials

General Manager Asphalt Paving - Production, And Operations

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In Person
Business & Strategy

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in asphalt paving, asphalt production, aggregate operations, or related construction materials industries.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of senior management experience overseeing multiple operational functions and teams.
  • Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and profit optimization.
  • Extensive knowledge of asphalt production, paving operations, aggregate extraction, trucking logistics, and equipment management.
  • Thorough understanding of industry safety standards, OSHA/MSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and quality assurance practices.
  • Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, customer relationship management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong strategic planning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Proficiency with construction estimating software, scheduling systems, ERP platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and other business management applications.
  • Demonstrated leadership style that promotes accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.
  • Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership and operational direction for asphalt paving operations, asphalt production facilities, aggregate quarries, milling operations, and trucking activities.
  • Direct daily operations and long-term planning, coordinating personnel, equipment, and resources to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor business strategies that improve performance, reduce costs, enhance quality, and support sustainable profitability.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private customers, including Departments of Transportation, municipalities, counties, commercial contractors, and private clients.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for key customer accounts and resolve escalated issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Lead financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, profit and loss accountability, and financial performance analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state/provincial, and local regulations related to safety, environmental standards, and operational requirements.
  • Identify and implement innovative technologies, materials, and best practices that improve operational performance and maintain industry competitiveness.
  • Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop employees while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate employee training and development programs to ensure technical competency and leadership growth.
  • Prepare and present operational and financial performance reports to executive leadership and recommend strategic adjustments based on business conditions.
  • Oversee supply chain activities, inventory management, and vendor relationships while negotiating favorable supplier agreements.
  • Represent the organization at industry associations, trade events, customer meetings, and community engagement activities.
  • Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and customer satisfaction.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

About the company

Levy supplies construction materials and runs services for steel mills, turning industrial byproducts and mined stone into products used in roads, buildings and other infrastructure. Its operations link slag processing, which recovers useful materials from steelmaking waste, with aggregate mining and the manufacture of asphalt, concrete and cement alternatives. Customers buy its materials and hire its mill teams to process scrap, operate and maintain mobile equipment, and handle slag; jointly held businesses extend the group into ready-mix concrete and cement substitutes. The Levy Group of Companies began in 1918 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dearborn, MI

Founded

1918

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What believers are saying

  • Levy shows a route beyond entry-level work: Brian Clark progressed from steam cleaner to operations manager without college.
  • Levy spreads operations internationally: its location network extends across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia and Saudi Arabia.
  • Employees have a formal safety voice: Levy requires management and workers to jointly establish and review safety targets.

What critics are saying

  • Field roles depend on steel producers: Levy's mill teams work under contracts with mini-mills and integrated mills.
  • Serious hazards shape field work: Levy's April 2026 safety statement prioritizes preventing severe injuries and fatalities.
  • Operating freedom has limits: Levy must meet environmental permits and applies stricter internal standards where necessary.

What makes Levy unique

  • Levy retains family ownership: its industrial business has spanned four generations.
  • Levy combines farming inputs: Plant Tuff fertilizer supplies silicon, micronutrients and soil acidity adjustment.
  • Testing sits inside Levy: its Technical Laboratories division analyzes chemicals, soils, asphalt and aggregates for outside customers.

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