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Traffic Control Manager
About the job Traffic Control Manager
Position: Traffic Control Manager
Our client is a leading supplier of Traffic Control Services, Safety Equipment and Apparel, Sensors, and Traffic related products in the Pacific Northwest Region. They are seeking a Traffic Control Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Traffic Control, ITS and Rental departments. This role will require strong leadership skills, excellent relationship-building capabilities, effective communication and sound judgement. The successful candidate will enjoy a fast-paced work environment and the opportunity to make significant contributions to the company's operations.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise with Traffic Control Supervisors to ensure seamless communication between office and field activities.
- Monitor the traffic control schedule continuously through dispatch.
- Set up and supervise work zones per the traffic control plan as required.
- Ensure field crew maintains appropriate training and applicable certificates.
- Participate in industry-related seminars, meetings, and training to ensure up-to-date best practices.
- Assist and follow up on quoted projects for traffic control, rental, sales and ITS Solutions.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring issues are dealt with promptly.
- Responsible for recruitment, scheduling, performance management, and policy adherence.
- Be willing to travel to WA/OR/MT/WY/ID to assist with growth, sales, planning, and large projects.
- Hold a valid passport with the willingness and ability to travel to Canada.
- Ensure LEAN and 6S (Six Sigma) are being executed on a daily basis.
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass MVR screening.
- Ability to operate a forklift is desired.
- Ability to pull and back up trailer-mounted equipment.
- Traffic Control Supervisor certification preferred, but equivalent experience in road construction relating to traffic control may be considered.
- Ability to undergo and pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening and Fit Test.
- Approximately 5-10 years' progressive experience in the Traffic/Transportation industry is required.
- Approximately 5-10 years' leadership experience is required.
- Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
- Previous project management experience.
- Previous experience in a LEAN/6S environment is a bonus!
If you possess the above qualifications and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to submit your application today!