What are the responsibilities and job description for the MOT Manager position at Francis O Day Co., Inc?
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Francis O. Day Co., Inc.
Company Address: 850 East Gude Drive, suite A, Rockville, MD 20850
Company Phone Number: (301) 652-2400x110
Pay Range: $100,000-$120,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications)
| DEPARTMENT: | REPORTS TO: | POSITIION: |
| Operations/Construction | VP Of Operations | MOT Manager |
POSITION SUMMARY
Plan, coordinate, and oversee temporary traffic control for roadway and construction projects. Ensure traffic control devices, lane closures, detours, and work- zone protections follow approved plans, contract requirements, and applicable regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review traffic control plans, project schedules, permits, and site requirements; coordinate lane closures, detours, flagging, and work-zone setup.
- Schedule and supervise MOT crews and flaggers; communicate job assignments, hazards, and site-specific requirements.
- Ensure signs, cones, drums, barriers, arrow boards, message boards, and other equipment are available, properly placed, and maintained.
•Conductor coordinate work-zone inspections; correct unsafe conditions and maintain required permits, training, inspection, and incident records.
- Coordinate MOT activities with project managers, superintendents, customers, contractors, inspectors, and applicable agencies.
- Manage staffing, equipment, materials, inventory, labor hours, work records, and operating costs; identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Respond to field changes, customer concerns, and schedule adjustments; escalate issues promptly.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of experience in maintenance of traffic, temporary traffic control, roadway construction, or a related field; supervisory experience preferred.
- Maryland and Virginia certifications required.
- Knowledge of work-zone safety standards, traffic control plans, permits, and state/local requirements.
- Experience coordinating crews, equipment, materials, and multiple projects; valid driver's license and ability to travel to sites.
PERFORMANCE & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Maintain safe, compliant, and effective traffic control operations; deploy crews and equipment efficiently; keep accurate records; control costs; and communicate promptly with project teams. Requires regular travel to active roadway sites, outdoor work in varying conditions, required PPE/high-visibility clothing, and flexibility for early mornings, nights, weekends, or extended hours.
ABOUT F.O. DAY COMPANY- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
For over 80 years, family-owned Francis O Day Co. Inc. has built lasting relationships with clients, employees, subcontractors, and suppliers, with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainable performance.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Francis O Day Co, Inc. is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000