Assistant Operations Manager

The Assistant Operations Manager plays a key leadership role in supporting and overseeing daily operations involving barrier wall installation permanent signage and temporary traffic control. This position is responsible for scheduling field execution equipment readiness workforce leadership safety compliance and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator handson leader and operational problemsolver who thrives in a fastpaced field environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daytoday operational activities including labor planning field crew execution equipment/fleet readiness and workflow coordination.
• Build manage and update installation schedules for barrier wall and permanent sign operations.
• Create quotes and manage tickets for wall permanent sign temporary sign and labor service projects.
• Supervise and support field crews by providing direction job plans and operational guidance.
• Ensure crews are properly staffed trained equipped and compliant with all safety regulations and company standards.
• Conduct performance conversations coach employees address performance or behavioral issues and support corrective action processes.
• Assist in hiring onboarding training and developing employees to improve retention and engagement.
• Perform job site layouts for barrier wall permanent sign and temporary sign projects; complete customer site walks and documentation.
• Monitor daily operations resolve issues and ensure jobs are completed accurately and on time.
• Conduct field reviews daily traffic control checks and jobsite quality/safety inspections.
• Manage equipment and fleet assets coordinating repairs rentals and proper tool usage.
• Monitor inventory for barrier wall and permanent sign materials and request replenishment as needed.
• Submit and track underground locate requests for signage installations.
• Oversee incident reporting investigations and followup corrective actions.
• Build and maintain customer relationships; act as an escalation point for service issues.
• Attend customer meetings and preconstruction walkthroughs as needed.
• Review and approve weekly payroll and basic operational reporting.

Qualifications :

• Management or operations leadership experience in traffic control MOT heavy civil construction or a related field.
• Experience supervising field crews with strong leadership communication and teambuilding skills.
• FDOT Advanced MOT Certification or ATSSA certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of MUTCD guidelines and FDOT standards.
• Strong understanding of safety requirements compliance standards and field operational practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as standing walking bending and kneeling.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced fielddriven environment.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Flexible availability including nights weekends extended shifts and oncall responsibilities.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Requires schedule flexibility and availability outside standard business hours.
• Officebased with regular travel to job sites and customer locations.

Additional Information :

• 85-95k 7% AIP Bonus 
• Benefits-eligible 1st of the month following hire.
• All traditional benefits are offered including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield Accident and Critical Illness
• Company paid 50k in basic life insurance.
• Company paid LTD.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• AWP named one of Americas Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to the full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the level and position offered.

AWPSafety is anEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color age religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or disability. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time