Traffic Control Operations Lead – Heavy Civil

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd seeks an experienced Traffic Control Manager to oversee daily traffic control operations across multiple heavy civil and infrastructure projects in Southern California. The role combines hands-on field supervision with dispatch coordination to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency.

The position requires ATSSA TCS certification, 5+ years of traffic control experience, and strong knowledge of California MUTCD, Caltrans standards, and TCPs. A company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of traffic control operations experience.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification required.
• Strong knowledge of California MUTCD, Caltrans Standards, Traffic Control Plans, WATCH Manual, Work-Zone Safety Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily traffic control operations across multiple active heavy civil and infrastructure projects.
• Dispatch traffic control crews, trucks, signs, arrow boards, message boards, and other equipment based on daily project requirements.
• Develop and coordinate daily crew schedules and equipment assignments.
• Adjust manpower, equipment, and assignments in response to callouts, schedule changes, emergency work, and changing field conditions.
• Communicate job scope, traffic control requirements, schedules, and site-specific instructions to Foremen and Crew Leads.
• Track crew locations, start and stop times, equipment movement, and daily job status.
• Coordinate lane closures, flagging operations, detours, temporary traffic control, and work-zone setups.
• Review TCPs and ensure field installations comply with approved plans.
• Conduct regular field visits to evaluate crew performance, safety, productivity, and traffic control compliance.

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd seeks an experienced Traffic Control Manager to oversee daily traffic control operations across multiple heavy civil and infrastructure projects in Southern California. The role combines hands-on field supervision with dispatch coordination to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency.

The position requires ATSSA TCS certification, 5+ years of traffic control experience, and strong knowledge of California MUTCD, Caltrans standards, and TCPs. A company vehicle is provided.