Operations Lead: Traffic Control & Field Operations

WD Wright Contracting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WD Wright Contracting is seeking an Operations Manager to ensure our traffic control services are reliable, on-time, well trained, and safe. You will oversee the Office Administrator, Dispatchers, and field staff, and report to the Regional Manager.

Responsibilities include hiring and training, site audits with field supervisors, safety meetings, client relations within a 75-mile radius, and maintaining equipment and budgets. The role requires traveling and a split office/field schedule.

Qualifications

• Construction Management Experience preferred.
• Traffic Control Management preferred; experience managing crews or fleets inlogistics/couriers a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Office 365 suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all office and field staff.
• Visit clients within a 75-mileradius from office location daily.
• Collaboration with Field Supervisors for site auditing and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate safety meetings and required trainings, and conduct weekly meetings with Field Supervisors.
• Responsible for hiring and terminating and documenting employees after communication and verification with Supervisors and Human Resources.
• Oversee all purchases for the office, including managing office budgets with proven knowledge of P&L and financials.
• Maintain proper inventory for operations in the field, including trucks, GPS, signs, GSF’s, tablets, and more.

Skills

Construction Management

Traffic Control Management

Microsoft Office 365

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Travel Availability

Tools

Office 365

Job description

WD Wright Contracting is seeking an Operations Manager to ensure our traffic control services are reliable, on-time, well trained, and safe. You will oversee the Office Administrator, Dispatchers, and field staff, and report to the Regional Manager.

Responsibilities include hiring and training, site audits with field supervisors, safety meetings, client relations within a 75-mile radius, and maintaining equipment and budgets. The role requires traveling and a split office/field schedule.