Branch Manager - Traffic Control Operations

**Position Overview:**

The Branch Manager is responsible for full operational leadership of a traffic control branch, overseeing people, projects, equipment, safety, and customer service. This role requires a hands‑on leader with strong operational discipline who thrives in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment.

You will own day‑to‑day execution, ensure resources are in place to support job success, and drive accountability across labor, fleet, equipment, and customer delivery while maintaining high service standards.

**Key Responsibilities**

Operations & Leadership

• Lead daily branch operations including labor management, job execution, scheduling, and field supervision.
• Ensure crews are properly staffed, trained, equipped, and compliant with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor operations to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and resolve issues quickly.
• Push operational capacity while maintaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Equipment, Fleet & Inventory

• Oversee all branch equipment, vehicles, tools, and inventory including MOT devices, barrier wall systems, attenuators, generators, compressors, and rental equipment.
• Ensure equipment is staged for upcoming projects and removed promptly when jobs are complete.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and parts procurement to minimize downtime.
• Order shop supplies, tools, equipment parts, and rental equipment as needed.
• Maintain current registrations, tags, insurance, and titles for vehicles and equipment.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with MUTCD, FDOT, ATSSA, and company safety standards.
• Oversee incident reporting, documentation, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all branch operations.

Financial & Administrative

• Review and approve weekly payroll.
• Create weekly operations reports and review key performance metrics.
• Review monthly invoices, fleet expenses, and credit card statements for accuracy.
• Address ticket discrepancies and resolve customer billing issues.

Project Planning & Customer Relations

• Support pre‑construction planning through job reviews, material takeoffs, and equipment planning.
• Visit jobsites regularly and attend customer and pre‑construction meetings.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for operational or customer service issues.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication.

People Management

• Manage the full employee lifecycle including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and discipline.
• Develop supervisors and crews to improve performance, accountability, and retention.
• Ensure managers are effectively managing employees, equipment, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Ensure crews are properly staffed, trained, equipped, and compliant with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor operations to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and resolve issues quickly.
• Push operational capacity while maintaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

**Qualifications**

• Operations or management experience in traffic control, MOT, heavy civil construction, or related field.
• FDOT Advanced MOT and/or ATSSA certification (required or ability to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of MUTCD and FDOT standards.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, field‑driven environment.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Flexible schedule required, including on‑call availability outside standard business hours.
• Frequent local and regional travel to jobsites and customer locations.

**Compensation & Benefits**

• Base Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 annually, based on experience
• Incentive: 10% Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
• Company Provided Take Home Vehicle

Benefits begin the first of the month following hire and include

• Medical and dental plan options
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and drug screening, consistent with applicable law.

*AATC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

• Do you currently hold an FDOT Advanced MOT or ATSSA certification?
• How many years of management or operational leadership experience do you have in traffic control, MOT, heavy civil construction, or a closely related field?

Work Location: In person