Job Description

Traffic Control Specialist

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States - Portland, OR

Reporting To: Ryan Lester

Compensation: $60,000 - $90,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-house training for traffic control personnel, including Flaggers, Leads, and Supervisors, and manage employee certification and recertification;
• Develop, update, and maintain training materials, procedures, and guidelines in compliance with MUTCD, OSHA, and applicable local and state regulations;
• Conduct regular job site visits to observe traffic control operations, verify compliance with approved Traffic Control Plans (TCPs), and provide real-time support and corrective guidance as needed;
• Review field performance, crew errors, incidents, and compliance issues, providing constructive feedback and coaching to employees and crew leadership;
• Proactively identify and resolve issues to prevent work stoppages, inspection failures, client concerns, and municipal violations while promoting continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operational consistency;
• Review Traffic Control Plans prior to submission, participate in the approval process, and collaborate with TCP planners and Professional Engineers (PEs) to improve constructability and field execution;
• Partner with HR and Operations to support employee training, career progression, and the development of company-wide traffic control standards and best practices.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience in traffic control, work zone safety, and traffic control operations;
• Certified Flagger Instructor; additional traffic control or safety certifications are an asset;
• Prior experience training, mentoring, and coaching field personnel;
• Strong knowledge of MUTCD, OSHA, and applicable state and local traffic control regulations;
• Ability to read and interpret Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) and evaluate field setups for compliance;
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision);
• Whole Life Insurance;
• 401k Plan;
• PTO/Paid Holidays;
• A supportive, safety-first company culture;
• Career Advancement Opportunities;
• The chance to make a real impact within a rapidly growing construction organization.