What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Control Operations Director position at RedBalloon?
Company: Specialty Construction Supply
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Job Summary
Build Idaho with a team that takes ownership, supports one another, adapts to get the job done, delivers for the customer, and does what’s right.
Specialty Construction Supply is seeking a Director of Traffic Control Operations to lead and strengthen one of the largest traffic control operations in Southern Idaho.
This is a high responsibility leadership role focused on protecting people, supporting customers, keeping projects moving, and building a department that operates with professionalism, accountability, and care for the team.
The right candidate brings strong operational leadership, builds effective systems, and values the people performing the work. This person will align supervisors, project managers, and field personnel into a disciplined, efficient operation that contractors rely on and employees take pride in.
Responsibilities
RedBalloon posts jobs on behalf of client companies
Job Summary
Build Idaho with a team that takes ownership, supports one another, adapts to get the job done, delivers for the customer, and does what’s right.
Specialty Construction Supply is seeking a Director of Traffic Control Operations to lead and strengthen one of the largest traffic control operations in Southern Idaho.
This is a high responsibility leadership role focused on protecting people, supporting customers, keeping projects moving, and building a department that operates with professionalism, accountability, and care for the team.
The right candidate brings strong operational leadership, builds effective systems, and values the people performing the work. This person will align supervisors, project managers, and field personnel into a disciplined, efficient operation that contractors rely on and employees take pride in.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall operational leadership for traffic control activities across Southern Idaho
- Lead and align supervisors, project managers, and field personnel
- Develop, implement, and enforce systems for scheduling, dispatch, and daily operations
- Establish and enforce a standard of field excellence, ensuring work zones are set up safely and correctly, actively maintained, and that any deficiencies or contractor concerns are identified and resolved quickly
- Establish clear expectations and accountability for project managers related to job performance, documentation, and billing
- Design and implement standardized processes for field documentation, including daily reports, quantities, and job records
- Own the operational portion of the billing process, ensuring quantities are accurate, documented, and submitted without delay
- Hold project managers accountable for timely and accurate billing and resolution of discrepancies
- Work with accounting to ensure invoices are supported, submitted quickly, and tracked through payment
- Identify and correct breakdowns in the billing cycle that create delays in invoicing or collections
- Ensure all projects are reviewed and reconciled promptly upon completion
- Develop systems that provide visibility into job costing, production, and performance metrics
- Implement regular operational reviews to improve efficiency and reinforce accountability
- Maintain strong relationships with contractors, municipalities, and project stakeholders
- Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, accountability, and respect for the team
- 5–10 years in traffic control, construction, or related field operations
- Proven experience leading field teams and managing operational performance
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Practical understanding of work zone safety and traffic control operations
- Experience improving systems, workflows, or documentation processes in an operational environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to build productive relationships
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000