Senior Traffic Control Supervisor: Lead Complex Work Zones

Spivey Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay Every Friday

Referral Bonuses

Paid Holidays after 6 months

Paid Time-Off (Vacation and Sick)

Health, HSA, Dental, & Vision after 60

Life & AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term 

Disability after 60 days

Job summary

Spivey Services seeks an experienced Traffic Control Supervisor II to lead field operations across multiple sites in Virginia. You will oversee traffic control crews, ensure VWAPM compliance, and coordinate complex work zones with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, rigorous adherence to plans, and hands-on training of junior supervisors while maintaining documentation and reporting for management.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License is required.
• Must be able to work night shifts.
• 3–5 years of traffic control or construction field experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of VWAPM traffic control principles.
• Experience managing crews and complex work zone setups.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement traffic control plans independently.
• Experience driving larger trucks (18’–24’), non‑CDL.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Willingness to travel across regional job sites.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Availability for nights, weekends, and emergency response deployments.
• Experience working stationary and mobile lane closures on limited access highways.

Responsibilities

• Oversee traffic control crews and ensure all work zones are set up, monitored, and removed according to VWAPM and project‑specific requirements.
• Conduct daily field audits, verify compliance, and execute corrective actions when necessary.
• Perform both stationary and mobile lane closures on limited‑access highways, ensuring proper setup, monitoring, and breakdown of traffic control devices in accordance with safety standards.
• Serve as the primary on‑site point of contact for contractors, inspectors, and company leadership for assigned projects.
• Review and interpret complex traffic control plans; ensure crews execute layouts accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate daily job readiness, staffing, and equipment deployment.
• Adjust work zone setups in real time to respond to emergency conditions, project changes, or safety concerns.
• Provide hands‑on training to new employees, Flaggers, Traffic Control Assistants, and Supervisor I personnel.
• Model and enforce high standards of safety, productivity, and professionalism.
• Participate in onboarding, skills assessments, and development of junior supervisors.
• Maintain accurate logs for job activities, crew attendance, safety observations, and incident reports.
• Ensure vehicles, equipment, and materials assigned to crews are properly maintained, stocked, and inspected.
• Communicate daily operational updates to the Traffic Operations Manager or department head.
• Champion a safety-first culture across all crews and sites.
• Conduct hazard assessments and lead tailgate meetings when supervising multiple crews.
• Respond to and help manage any field incidents or near-misses in accordance with company protocols.

Skills

Valid Virginia Driver’s License

Night shifts

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Outdoor work

Regional travel

Tools

VWAPM principles

Reading traffic control plans

Job description

Spivey Services seeks an experienced Traffic Control Supervisor II to lead field operations across multiple sites in Virginia. You will oversee traffic control crews, ensure VWAPM compliance, and coordinate complex work zones with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, rigorous adherence to plans, and hands-on training of junior supervisors while maintaining documentation and reporting for management.