Traffic Control Supervisor

Overview:

The Traffic Control Supervisor / Traffic Control Plan Creator is a senior-level leadership and technical position responsible for developing, reviewing, and overseeing traffic control plans for roadway, utility, construction, maintenance, and special event projects. This role combines advanced traffic control expertise with operational leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and effective work zone management. The position requires active Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification, the ability to design and approve traffic control plans, and responsibility for managing high-risk traffic environments and complex roadway operations. The Traffic Control Supervisor serves as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to field crews, project managers, contractors, and clients while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, modify, and approve traffic control plans (TCPs) for roadway construction, maintenance, utility, and special event projects.
• Apply applicable federal, state, and local traffic control standards, regulations, and work zone safety requirements when creating traffic control plans.
• Provide technical oversight for complex lane closures, detours, freeway operations, intersection controls, night work, and high-risk traffic environments.
• Conduct site assessments and traffic evaluations to determine appropriate traffic control measures.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, engineers, contractors, utility companies, and regulatory agencies regarding traffic control requirements.
• Manage multiple traffic control projects simultaneously while ensuring schedule adherence and regulatory compliance.
• Review field conditions and make necessary adjustments to traffic control plans to address operational challenges and safety concerns.
• Oversee implementation of traffic control plans and verify field compliance during project execution.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions related to work zone incidents, traffic control deficiencies, or safety concerns.
• Provide training, mentoring, and technical guidance to Crew Leads, Traffic Control Technicians, and Flaggers.
• Serve as the company's primary traffic control resource for complex and high-risk projects.
• Maintain required certifications and stay informed of industry best practices, regulatory updates, and evolving work zone standards.
• Participate in project planning meetings, risk assessments, and client consultations.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, traffic control records, site evaluations, and compliance reports.
• Support business development efforts by providing traffic control expertise during project planning and proposal preparation.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of traffic control design, work zone safety, and roadway operations.
• Ability to create, review, interpret, and implement complex traffic control plans.
• Strong understanding of applicable traffic control standards, regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Proven ability to manage high-risk and high-volume traffic control operations.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and field personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with traffic control plan design software and related technology.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Education & Experience:

Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Active Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification or equivalent advanced traffic control certification.
• Demonstrated experience in traffic control operations, traffic management, and work zone safety.
• Proven experience developing and reviewing traffic control plans.
• Experience supervising personnel and overseeing field operations.
• Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation, Public Works, or a related field.
• Experience managing freeway closures, major roadway improvements, utility infrastructure projects, or complex transportation projects.
• Familiarity with traffic engineering principles and roadway design standards.
• Additional work zone safety, construction safety, or project management certifications.
• Experience working with municipalities, DOT agencies, utility providers, and engineering consultants.

Preferred

• Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation, Public Works, or a related field.
• Experience managing freeway closures, major roadway improvements, utility infrastructure projects, or complex transportation projects.
• Familiarity with traffic engineering principles and roadway design standards.
• Additional work zone safety, construction safety, or project management certifications.
• Experience working with municipalities, DOT agencies, utility providers, and engineering consultants.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform field inspections in active construction and traffic environments.
• Ability to walk uneven terrain, construction sites, roadways, and work zones for extended periods.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and navigate job sites as necessary.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and direct sunlight.
• Ability to safely work in proximity to moving traffic, construction equipment, and active work zones.
• Ability to visually assess traffic patterns, work zone conditions, and safety concerns.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including high-visibility apparel, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and protective footwear.
• Ability to travel between project locations and respond to emergency situations when needed.