AWP Safety is North America’s leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 6,500 professionals helps secure 2,000 work zones every day – ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Super Bowl and Boston Marathon.
Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety and quality, and a sense of urgency.
Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY
The Area Manager will provide leadership and implementation of core values and our overall mission of protecting our customers’ people, business, and time. This position will be responsible for the safety, management, and ongoing growth of the company, by leading safety initiatives to protect employees, customers, and assets. Managing, supervising, and supporting the growth and development of the team is a key component of this role. The management team at AWP is instrumental in achieving success and verifying customer needs are being met at the highest level of satisfaction through safety, P&L management, team building, recruitment strategies, and promoting ongoing relationships with both internal and external clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic planning and implementation of strategies to create and maintain safe work practicesProtect the company’s employees, customers, and assets against losses, injuries, and accidents through the enforcement of safe work practicesEnsure safety compliance by Company, Local, State, and Federal regulations as it relates to the SitePrevent accidents and other safety exposures by investigating, identifying causes, and developing preventative measures and practicesMaintain traffic control, safety, and supervisor credentialsFacilitate safety and committee meetingsResponsible for overseeing P&L, Fleet, Safety, Equipment Inventory, and Customer InteractionsAbility to understand and adhere to a collective bargaining agreement (if applicable)Solidify AWP’s presence in the service area and identify potential opportunities for growthEnsure customer service issues are addressed promptly and efficiently while providing the highest level of customer service.Responsible for tracking and auditing the usage of assets, employees, and time for projectsUtilize Site and organization data for workforce forecasting to predict staffing needsParticipate in the recruiting and hiring strategies in conjunction with Human ResourcesDevelop and support the growth of 3-5 direct supervisorsManage a staff of 75-150 field employees - territories could cover several hundred square miles, often a large portion of the whole state (some overnight travel likely)Engage and invest in the training of new and current employees to reduce turnover, promote efficiency, and reduce labor costsFoster team building through leadership practices and regular communication strategiesBecome a subject matter expert in work zone setup/design and professional flaggingConduct Site new hire orientation and ongoing trainingManage daily employee issues including payroll, timekeeping, benefits, time off requests, scheduling, and customer issuesQualificationsPOSITION SUMMARY
The Area Manager will provide leadership and implementation of core values and our overall mission of protecting our customers’ people, business, and time. This position will be responsible for the safety, management, and ongoing growth of the company, by leading safety initiatives to protect employees, customers, and assets. Managing, supervising, and supporting the growth and development of the team is a key component of this role. The management team at AWP is instrumental in achieving success and verifying customer needs are being met at the highest level of satisfaction through safety, P&L management, team building, recruitment strategies, and promoting ongoing relationships with both internal and external clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic planning and implementation of strategies to create and maintain safe work practicesProtect the company’s employees, customers, and assets against losses, injuries, and accidents through the enforcement of safe work practicesEnsure safety compliance by Company, Local, State, and Federal regulations as it relates to the SitePrevent accidents and other safety exposures by investigating, identifying causes, and developing preventative measures and practicesMaintain traffic control, safety, and supervisor credentialsFacilitate safety and committee meetingsResponsible for overseeing P&L, Fleet, Safety, Equipment Inventory, and Customer InteractionsAbility to understand and adhere to a collective bargaining agreement (if applicable)Solidify AWP’s presence in the service area and identify potential opportunities for growthEnsure customer service issues are addressed promptly and efficiently while providing the highest level of customer service.Responsible for tracking and auditing the usage of assets, employees, and time for projectsUtilize Site and organization data for workforce forecasting to predict staffing needsParticipate in the recruiting and hiring strategies in conjunction with Human ResourcesDevelop and support the growth of 3-5 direct supervisorsManage a staff of 300-400 field employees - territories could cover several hundred square miles, often a large portion of the whole state (some overnight travel likely)Engage and invest in the training of new and current employees to reduce turnover, promote efficiency, and reduce labor costsFoster team building through leadership practices and regular communication strategiesBecome a subject matter expert in work zone setup/design and professional flaggingConduct Site new hire orientation and ongoing trainingManage daily employee issues including payroll, timekeeping, benefits, time off requests, scheduling, and customer issuesAdditional InformationWHAT YOU WILL LOVE/PERKS
Career GrowthPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysBenefits eligible the 1st of the month following hireAll traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as legal and identity protection, accident, critical illness, and othersCompany paid $50,000 in basic life insuranceCompany paid long term disability (LTD)Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available401(k) with company matchAWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for DiversityCompensation: $110-130K + AIP Bonus + Company Vehicle and Gas Card.
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AWP Safety is an Equal 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.