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Job Juncture lists this Traffic Control Manager opportunity in riverside, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Traffic Control Manager – Heavy Civil Construction
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Traffic Control Manager to oversee daily traffic control operations supporting heavy civil, roadway, utility, and infrastructure construction projects throughout Southern California.
This is a hands-on operations leadership role responsible for dispatching crews, coordinating trucks and equipment, managing field personnel, and ensuring traffic control operations are performed safely and in compliance with Caltrans, California MUTCD, agency, and project-specific requirements .
The Traffic Control Manager will oversee daily scheduling and dispatch while maintaining regular field involvement to monitor crew performance, traffic control setups, lane closures, and overall jobsite execution.
Approximately 75% of the position will focus on dispatch, scheduling, and operational coordination , with approximately 25% spent in the field supporting active projects.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily traffic control operations across multiple active heavy civil and infrastructure projects.
Dispatch traffic control crews, trucks, signs, arrow boards, message boards, and other equipment based on daily project requirements.
Develop and coordinate daily crew schedules and equipment assignments.
Adjust manpower, equipment, and assignments in response to callouts, schedule changes, emergency work, and changing field conditions.
Communicate job scope, traffic control requirements, schedules, and site-specific instructions to Foremen and Crew Leads.
Track crew locations, start and stop times, equipment movement, and daily job status.
Coordinate lane closures, flagging operations, detours, temporary traffic control, and work-zone setups .
Review Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) and ensure field installations comply with approved plans.
Conduct regular field visits to evaluate crew performance, safety, productivity, and traffic control compliance.
Verify proper placement and maintenance of signs, cones, barricades, channelizers, temporary barriers, and other traffic control devices.
Coordinate traffic control operations around active roadway, utility, grading, paving, concrete, and heavy civil construction activities .
Communicate with contractors, customers, agency representatives, inspectors, and field personnel regarding project-specific traffic control requirements.
Coordinate with Superintendents and Project Managers regarding upcoming work, lane closure requirements, manpower, and equipment needs.
Identify staffing shortages, equipment conflicts, scheduling issues, and operational risks before they impact project execution.
Collect and review crew timecards, field reports, work orders, and daily documentation for accuracy.
Assist with incident reporting and documentation when required.
Ensure company safety procedures and traffic control standards are consistently followed.
Support emergency and priority traffic control requests when necessary.
Mentor Foremen, Crew Leads, and traffic control personnel to improve field performance and operational consistency.
Preferred Project Experience
Experience supporting traffic control operations for the following is highly preferred:
Roadway & Freeway Improvements
Underground Utility Construction
Water, Sewer & Storm Drain
Asphalt Paving
Earthwork & Grading
Bridge & Structure Construction
Public Works
Transportation Infrastructure
Emergency Traffic Control
Required Qualifications
5+ years of traffic control operations experience.
Previous experience in a Traffic Control Manager, Traffic Control Supervisor, Dispatch Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership position preferred.
Strong knowledge of traffic control plans, lane closures, work zones, detours, and flagging operations.
ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification required.
Strong working knowledge of:California MUTCD
Caltrans Standards
Traffic Control Plans
WATCH Manual
Work-Zone Safety Requirements
Strong understanding of traffic control operations supporting active heavy civil construction.
Proven ability to dispatch and coordinate multiple crews and equipment simultaneously.
Ability to make quick operational decisions as schedules and field conditions change.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, contractors, inspectors, and clients.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Valid driver's license required.
Must be willing to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and varying schedules when project requirements dictate.
Out-of-town assignments and occasional overnight stays may be required.
Operations & Dispatch Experience
Candidates should have strong experience with:
Crew Dispatching
Workforce Scheduling
Equipment Coordination
Traffic Control Plans
Lane Closure Operations
Temporary Traffic Control
Work-Zone Safety
Field Operations
Emergency Response
Equipment Tracking
Daily Field Reports
Timecard Review
Customer Coordination
Agency & Inspector Coordination
Caltrans & Traffic Control Knowledge
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of traffic control requirements associated with Caltrans and California public works construction .
This includes familiarity with:
Caltrans Traffic Control Requirements
Temporary Traffic Control Devices
Construction Area Signs
Detours & Road Closures
Pedestrian Traffic Control
Work-Zone Safety
Traffic Control Plan Implementation
Preferred Certifications & Qualifications
ATSSA Traffic Control Designer (TCD) certification
Flagger Certification
OSHA safety training
First Aid / CPR
Previous heavy civil construction experience
Prior traffic control dispatch experience
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a hands-on traffic control operations leader who understands both dispatch and field execution.
The successful candidate should be able to manage a busy morning dispatch, coordinate last-minute crew and equipment changes, communicate with Project Managers and Superintendents, and then visit active jobsites to verify that traffic control setups are safe, compliant, and being executed correctly.
This position requires someone who can maintain control of multiple moving pieces while keeping safety, compliance, crew performance, equipment utilization, and customer service at the forefront.
Full-time, exempt position.
Approximately 75% yard/office/dispatch coordination and 25% field operations .
Regular travel to active construction projects.
Early morning, night, weekend, and emergency work may be required.
Out-of-town work and occasional overnight stays may be required.
Company vehicle provided.
Must be able to work around active construction operations and traffic environments.
Candidates must successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements, including background screening, drug testing, and a post-offer physical examination.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of traffic control operations supporting challenging heavy civil, Caltrans, roadway, utility, paving, grading, and infrastructure projects throughout Southern California.
You'll have direct responsibility for crew deployment, field execution, traffic control compliance, safety, equipment coordination, and operational performance while working closely with experienced heavy civil construction teams.
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Worksite address
riverside, CA, 92504, US
Who can apply
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