Traffic Control Planning & Operations Lead

American Safety Traffic Control; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Safety Traffic Control is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to plan and execute traffic control and work zone operations across the Carolinas. The role partners with the VP of Field Operations to ensure projects are properly planned, staffed, and equipped per standards and regulations.

The candidate will support Field Supervisors with technical guidance on complex work zones, ensuring readiness and adherence to MUTCD, DOT and customer specs while driving profitability through

Qualifications

• 5+ years of traffic control or highway construction experience.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of MUTCD requirements.
• Experience with Traffic Control Plans and sign takeoffs.
• Knowledge of DOT specifications and utility construction.
• Strong project scheduling and resource planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support technical planning for traffic control operations as directed
• Review Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) and route for approval
• Perform sign plan takeoffs and material calculations
• Develop project execution plans and work sequencing
• Ensure compliance with MUTCD, DOT, OSHA, and customer specifications
• Identify project risks and flag mitigation strategies to the VP of Field Operations
• Provide technical guidance to Field Supervisors on complex work zones
• Support project startup and operational readiness
• Develop labor, equipment, and material requirements for projects
• Coordinate project schedules with the Coordination Department
• Support change orders and project closeout documentation
• Conduct project readiness reviews and field quality reviews
• Support incident investigations alongside the Safety & Training Coordinator
• Support project profitability through accurate technical planning and resource estimates

Skills

Project scheduling

Resource planning

Communication

MUTCD knowledge

Traffic control planning

Field coordination

Tools

HeavyJob

TCR

Traffio

Job description

American Safety Traffic Control is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to plan and execute traffic control and work zone operations across the Carolinas. The role partners with the VP of Field Operations to ensure projects are properly planned, staffed, and equipped per standards and regulations.

The candidate will support Field Supervisors with technical guidance on complex work zones, ensuring readiness and adherence to MUTCD, DOT and customer specs while driving profitability through