Operations Lead (Pavement Marking/Road Striping)

Operations Lead

Salary Commensurate With Experience

PLP Company (PLP Co.) is seeking an Operations Lead to join our operations team in their Bethel Park, PA office. The candidate will be responsible for operations/project tasks and should possess the ability to take on significant responsibility-and leadership role-over time. Experience in road construction, dispatch, and knowledge of PennDOT requirements is preferred. This is an opportunity to enter a growing industry with a well-established company who has worked in roadway safety throughout Pennsylvania for the last 60 years.

Job Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Schedule and dispatch workers, crews, and equipment/vehicles to appropriate locations, according to customer requests, specifications, or needs.
• Creating and distributing production schedules; conferring with personnel and customers to determine progress of work and completion periods; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.
• Support daily operations and project coordination across multiple job sites.
• Develop and maintain a master schedule in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Schedule, dispatch, and assign PLP field technicians to optimize workforce efficiency.
• Track and manage usage and location of equipment.
• Prepare and distribute documentation and plans for PLP field crews.
• Monitor incoming and outbound project communications to ensure timely reporting and execution.
• Monitor personnel and/or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate schedules and maximize efficiency.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal team members and customer inquiries.
• Maintain organized logs and documentation of all project-related activities.
• Ability to read plans and anticipate all requirements of jobs being conducted by field team.
• Assist with general administrative and project support duties as required.
• Communicate with fleet manager for necessary repairs of equipment.
• Examine documents daily and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards/specifications.
• Record and maintain documentation of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, or other dispatch information.
• Maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet specific production demands.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction or operations scheduling (road construction and PennDOT knowledge preferred).
• Strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet).
• Ability to read and interpret plans and anticipate field requirements.
• Familiarity with local and regional geography is a plus.
• Able to work under pressure and make timely decisions.
• The ability to quickly and independently process ideas and implement changes is an invaluable attribute to this position.
• Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent construction/operations scheduling experience.
• Associate degree preferred, or a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior experience supporting multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous industry experience road construction, pavement marking/road striping, etc. is a major plus.
  
  

Why Choose PLP?

• We have been locally operating for over 60 years
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (after probation period).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a growing industry.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.