Job Description

Lead Superintendent – Traffic Control

Employment type: Full-time

The opportunity

A national construction support services organization is seeking an experienced Lead Superintendent – Traffic Control to oversee and grow its field operations in the Northeast.

This is a senior, hands-on field leadership role for someone who can coordinate 20+ traffic control crews, develop foremen and crew leaders, maintain strong safety and service standards, and build customer relationships that support repeat and new business.

If you have led a large traffic control operation and enjoy developing teams while solving day-to-day field challenges, we’d like to speak with you.

Key responsibilities

• Direct daily operations and scheduling for approximately 20+ traffic control crews, adjusting staffing, equipment, and resources as project needs change.
• Lead, coach, and develop foremen, crew leaders, and field employees; support recruiting and team growth.
• Oversee work-zone setup and removal, and ensure crews can read and properly implement traffic control plans (TCPs).
• Reinforce a safety-first culture through field visits, safety meetings, and prompt resolution of hazards or compliance concerns.
• Maintain strong customer relationships, respond to urgent requests, and help identify opportunities for repeat and new business.
• Coordinate vehicles, equipment, materials, inspections, maintenance, and field documentation.
• Resolve scheduling, staffing, customer, and jobsite issues with sound judgment and clear communication.
• Ensure work follows applicable federal, state, and local requirements, customer specifications, and company policies.
• Travel to worksites throughout the assigned Northeast region and support storm-response operations when needed.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–7+ years of traffic control experience, including leadership of multiple crews.
• Proven ability to manage a large field operation; experience overseeing 20+ crews is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing field leaders, growing teams, and improving operational performance.
• Experience maintaining customer relationships and contributing to repeat or new business.
• TCT and TCS certifications, or the credentials required for the assigned work and jurisdiction.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement traffic control plans.
• Strong scheduling, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• A valid, current driver’s license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and meet the physical requirements of field operations.
• Availability for early starts, overtime, nights, weekends, regional travel, and storm-response work as business needs require.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive pay and opportunities for wage growth
• Weekly pay
• 13 days of paid time off plus 7 paid holidays annually
• Medical, dental, and vision plans; the employer pays 75% of medical benefit costs
• Benefits eligibility for full-time employees in less than 60 days, subject to plan terms
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-paid or reimbursed certifications and continuing training
• Overtime opportunities, where applicable

Apply confidentially

Please apply with a résumé highlighting the number of crews you have managed, the teams you have grown, and the customer relationships or business you have helped develop. The employer’s identity and additional position details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

If your background aligns with this opportunity—or you know someone who may be a strong fit—please message me directly or email nbieler@vtstalent.com.

This position may be subject to applicable DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements if its assigned duties fall within a DOT-regulated role.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.