Branch Manager

AWP Safety is North America’s leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 9000 professionals help secure 2,000 work zones every day – ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Super Bowl and Boston Marathon.

Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety and quality, and a sense of urgency.

This is a senior operational leadership role for an experienced professional who thrives in fast‑paced, safety‑critical environments. The Branch Manager has full ownership for branch operations, overseeing people, equipment, safety performance, customer delivery, and results. Join a team that values partnership, safety, and professional growth while supporting essential infrastructure improvements impacting millions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day branch operations, including labor management, field execution, equipment, and fleet readiness.
• Ensure crews are properly staffed, trained, equipped, and compliant with federal, state, and company safety standards.
• Monitor daily operations, proactively resolve issues, and ensure accurate job execution and documentation.
• Drive productivity, service quality, and consistent operational performance.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, coaching, performance management, discipline, and terminations in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Develop supervisors and field employees to improve performance, engagement, and retention.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Manage branch equipment, fleet, inventory, and rental coordination.
• Review and approve weekly payroll and basic operational reporting.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and serve as the primary escalation point for service issues.
• Conduct regular job site visits, attend customer meetings, and participate in pre-construction planning as needed

• Management or operations leadership experience, preferably in traffic control, MOT, or heavy civil construction.
• FDOT Advanced MOT Certification or ATSSA certification.
• Working knowledge of MUTCD and FDOT standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, field-driven environment

Work Environment & Expectations

• Flexible availability required, including on-call responsibility outside of standard business hours.
• Regional travel to job sites and customer locations is required

• 85-90k 10% AIP Company Triuck
• Benefits-eligible 1st of the month following hire.
• All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Company paid 50k in basic life insurance.
• Company paid LTD.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.