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About

Century Paving is a general engineering contractor specializing in asphalt and concrete installation and repair.

Since 1974, we have successfully completed more than 10,000 projects for the public and private sector. Our staff and crews provide quality work at a reasonable price, and clients routinely return to us for property maintenance and updates.

Century Paving is based in Southern California and has a sister office in Northern California. We have a proven track record of safety that is a testament to our employees’ rigorous training and attention to detail. Our mission is to provide excellent service to every customer, many of whom have been with us for more than 20 years.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • California Contractor License #311456
  • A – General Engineering License
  • C12 – Earthwork and Paving License
  • C32 Parking & Highway Improvement
  • Certified Small Business – DGS State of California #34557
  • Minority Business Enterprise – MBE Certificate #SC04031
  • MBE with the Supplier Clearinghouse VON #10110010
  • Los Angeles County Local Small Business Certified #04398401
  • Public Works Contractor Registration – DIR #1000002297

Industries Served:

  • Public and Private School Districts
  • Commercial Office Centers
  • Water Districts and Municipal Utilities
  • Government Facilities
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Hospitals
    • Office
    • Department of Motor Vehicles
    • Sheriff Facilities
  • Retail Shopping Centers
  • Hospitality
  • Hotels, Motels, and Resort Communities
  • Homeowners Associations and Apartment Communities
  • and more

Company Philosophy:

Give each job the most detailed attention and skilled workmanship we can, no matter the size

Maintain long lasting client relationships

Provide quality, integrity, and value in our products and services

Provide our customers with cost effective asphalt and concrete maintenance solutions

Leadership

Kyle Gilbert
Senior Estimator

Kyle has been working as an Estimator and Project Manager with Century Paving since 2005. He started as a Junior Estimator and his responsibilities as a Paving and Concrete Estimator grew as he quickly learned the trade.

Kyle has a background as an ADA Specialist and project management. His clients include Homeowners Associations, commercial and retail lots, industrial chains, and shopping complexes. Clients appreciate his straightforward, honest approach, and Kyle maintains an industry-high level of satisfied repeat customers.

Eddie Imperial
Senior Estimator

Eddie has spent more than 25 years in the paving and construction industry. He started out as a laborer with the seal coat division before working his way up to Estimator. Eddie is in charge of large commercial and industrial accounts as an Estimator and Project Manager.

Eddie joined the Century Paving team in September of 2007 as our Lead Estimator and Project Manager. He specializes in school, public, commercial and industrial projects.

Edward Imperial
Project Scheduler

Edward started Century Paving in 1974. Any success that Century Paving has achieved is possible only because of the tireless efforts that Edward has displayed for his clients. Over more than 40 years, he has built Century Paving into a leading authority in Southern California pavement maintenance.

Edward provides effective and efficient solutions to any asphalt or concrete problems that you may encounter. After more than 35 years of field experience as a licensed contractor, his friendly professionalism keeps clients coming back year after year. He is responsible for scheduling all equipment and materials, and for putting our best team on your project.

Lori
Contract-Asst. Manager

Lori has worked more than 15 years of experience in the construction trades. At Century Paving, she assists our estimators, scheduler and office manager with the administrative side of projects. Outside of work, she likes to play with her grandbaby, plan her next trip, and organize pictures from her last trip.

Karen
Office Manager

Karen joined Century Paving in January 2003 as our Admin and quickly proved herself and moved into the Office Manager role. Karen’s dogged efforts have helped Century Paving maintain Safety Programs and Bookkeeping controls that have allowed us to contract with the most stringent customers.

If you have questions about insurance requirements or vendor qualifications, Karen is your go-to person. With her positive, friendly, and professional attitude, she will make every effort to get you the answer you need.

History

1974

Imperial Paving co-workers Ray Jarvis, Salvador Carbajal, and Charles Carr start Century Paving in an office in Norwalk, CA, with $5,000 and big dreams.

1976

Century Paving opens their first facility.

1979

Ray and Salvador buy out Mr. Carr and open a new facility in La Mirada.

1984

Salvador retires and Ray becomes the sole shareholder.

1992

Ray’s son, Robert Jarvis, joins Century Paving to learn estimating and project management.

2003

Eddie Imperial, son of Imperial Paving founder Morgan Imperial, becomes a partner in Century Paving. Eddie’s son, Eddie Jr., also joins the company to provide sales support.

Today

Robert, Eddie, and Eddie Jr. continue to lead Century Paving forward after more than 40 years of continuous and successful operation.

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