Traffic Control Project Manager - EP

Position Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of roadway projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. This role involves managing project teams, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract specifications. The Project Manager will also handle customer relations, contract production, and project execution while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Additionally, the role includes managing branch operations, overseeing the critical path of projects, and ensuring optimal resource allocation and project planning.

• Ensure all projects are executed safely and in compliance with corporate safety policies.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring conformance to contract scope, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate labor needs, equipment, and all project resources.
• Oversee project permits, design plans, and drawings.
• Develop and manage employee schedules, ensuring accurate time reporting.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, while optimizing cash flow.
• Manage project risks, timelines, and cost variances.
• Oversee branch operations, including equipment management and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance.
• Make recommendations and decisions on hiring, termination, advancement, and employee status changes.
• Mentor and develop project personnel, enhancing team skills and performance.
• Communicate project status, directions, and solutions to customers and stakeholders.
• Provide regular, accurate forecasts of revenue, margins, costs, and project milestones.
• Ensure all projects are thoroughly documented, including close-out reports.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, resolving issues and maintaining positive relationships.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience, ideally within traffic control or construction.
• Strong understanding of financial aspects of job costing, variance analysis, and “bid to actual results.”
• Ability to effectively schedule resources to maximize project efficiency.
• Experience in projecting revenue and costs based on backlog and bid pipeline.
• Knowledge of branch-specific operations, including experience with unions and labor relations (where applicable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) with the ability to learn ERP systems.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Involvement in industry trade associations, coalitions with state DOT, or similar groups is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and be able to pass a background check and drug test.