Area Manager

Overview Company Summary MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients. MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We're always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Traffic Control Area Manager to lead and grow our traffic-control operations in Birmingham and throughout the Alabama market. This position will have responsibility for both day-to-day operations and business growth. The Area Manager will oversee traffic-control crews, scheduling, safety, equipment, customer relationships, financial performance, and the continued development of new business opportunities. The ideal candidate is not only an experienced operations leader but someone who understands the local construction and utility market, can build strong customer relationships, and is motivated to develop a growing traffic-control operation. Responsibilities Main Respomsibilities: Manage daily traffic-control operations throughout the Birmingham market. Oversee Traffic Control Technicians, Flaggers, Crew Leads, and field operations. Coordinate scheduling and deployment of crews, trucks, and traffic-control equipment. Ensure traffic-control operations comply with company safety requirements and applicable ALDOT/MUTCD standards. Review staffing levels, equipment utilization, overtime, and operational efficiency. Conduct field visits and audits to ensure work is being performed safely and efficiently. Recruit, train, develop, and retain field employees as the operation grows. Maintain appropriate staffing levels based on customer demand and projected workload. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, utilities, municipalities, and internal partners. Identify and pursue new traffic-control opportunities throughout Alabama. Assist with customer proposals, pricing, estimates, bids, and RFP opportunities. Develop relationships with utility contractors, general contractors, roadway contractors, municipalities, and other potential customers. Manage daily traffic-control operations throughout the Birmingham market. Oversee Traffic Control Technicians, Flaggers, Crew Leads, and field operations. Coordinate scheduling and deployment of crews, trucks, and traffic-control equipment. Ensure traffic-control operations comply with company safety requirements and applicable ALDOT/MUTCD standards. Review staffing levels, equipment utilization, overtime, and operational efficiency. Conduct field visits and audits to ensure work is being performed safely and efficiently. Recruit, train, develop, and retain field employees as the operation grows. Maintain appropriate staffing levels based on customer demand and projected workload. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, utilities, municipalities, and internal partners. Identify and pursue new traffic-control opportunities throughout Alabama. Assist with customer proposals, pricing, estimates, bids, and RFP opportunities. Develop relationships with utility contractors, general contractors, roadway contractors, municipalities, and other potential customers. Participate in customer meetings, pre-construction meetings, and business-development activities. Monitor revenue, labor costs, equipment costs, operating income, and overall area financial performance. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and annual growth planning. Monitor accounts receivable, billing issues, and job profitability as needed. Ensure company vehicles, equipment, signs, barricades, and traffic-control devices are properly maintained and utilized. Develop Crew Leads and Supervisors who can support continued expansion into additional markets. Maintain a strong safety culture and hold employees accountable for company and customer safety expectations. Business Development Responsibilities: A key component of this position is growing the Alabama traffic-control business. The Area Manager will be expected to: Develop new customer relationships throughout Birmingham and surrounding markets. Identify upcoming projects, bids, RFPs, and subcontracting opportunities. Build relationships with utility companies and utility contractors. Develop relationships with roadway, civil, telecommunications, and infrastructure contractors. Expand existing customer accounts by providing reliable service and identifying additional opportunities. Participate in industry meetings, customer events, and networking opportunities. Work with company leadership to develop competitive pricing and growth strategies. Help establish the company as a preferred traffic-control provider throughout Alabama. Develop a long-term pipeline of recurring and contract-based traffic-control work. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in traffic control, roadway construction, utility construction, civil construction, or a closely related field preferred. Previous supervisory or operations-management experience. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple crews and projects simultaneously. Strong understanding of temporary traffic-control and work-zone safety. Experience with scheduling, labor management, equipment management, and field operations. Strong customer-service and relationship-building skills. Ability to understand job costs, budgets, margins, and operational financial performance. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Ability to travel throughout Alabama as required. Ability to respond to operational issues outside normal business hours when necessary. Preferred Qualifications Existing relationships within the Alabama utility, roadway, civil, or construction markets. Previous business-development or sales experience within traffic control or construction services. Experience estimating or pricing traffic-control services. Experience responding to RFPs and developing customer proposals. Knowledge of ALDOT and MUTCD temporary traffic-control requirements. ATSSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT) certification. ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction certification. Experience managing the financial performance of a branch, area, or operating unit. Physical Demands and Work Environment This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE). Equal Employment Opportunity: The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.