MOT Superintendent
About The Position
The MOT Superintendent directs and oversees all Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) activities within an assigned project segment. This role supervises MOT supervisors, foremen, and field crews; plans daily activities, lane closures, traffic shifts, and work-zone setups; and ensures compliance with approved Traffic Control Plans (TTCPs), project specifications, and safety requirements. The superintendent manages labor, equipment, materials, and other resources to support productivity, quality, safety, schedule, and budget goals. The role monitors daily production, forecasts schedules, identifies potential issues, and recommends technical or scheduling actions to mitigate production risks. It coordinates with project management, field operations, subcontractors, the internal equipment team, external vendors, and other stakeholders. The superintendent also documents daily activities and meeting notes using company-approved methods, promotes safety and process controls, identifies training needs, and supervises subcontractor production and workforce.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of heavy civil construction experience.
- At least 5 years of traffic management experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of construction site safety protocols and demonstrated ability to enforce project safety programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of local union or prevailing wage rules, if applicable.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract-specific plans and specifications.
- Ability to work with probability, statistics, and basic geometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee all Maintenance of Traffic activities within the assigned project segment.
- Supervise MOT supervisors, foremen, and field crews to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Plan and coordinate MOT activities, including lane closures, traffic shifts, and work-zone setups.
- Verify compliance with approved Traffic Control Plans, project specifications, and applicable safety requirements.
- Manage labor, equipment, materials, and other resources to support project needs and productivity.
- Monitor daily production and keep MOT activities on schedule and aligned with project milestones.
- Coordinate with project management, field operations, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to resolve MOT-related issues.
- Coordinate with the internal equipment team and external vendors to provide appropriate equipment and material quantities within the assigned budget and schedule.
- Forecast work schedules, identify potential issues, and recommend technical or scheduling measures to mitigate production problems.
- Provide technical input to identify and resolve project risks involving construction methods, work plans, materials, safety, and schedules.
- Document daily activities and meeting notes using company-approved methods.
- Promote adherence to safety and process controls for equipment operation, worksite safety, and documentation; recommend training needs identified on the jobsite.
- Supervise subcontractor production and workforce and recommend work schedule or method adjustments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program.
- Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP.
- Medical/Extended Health Care, dental, vision, and/or provincial medical coverage.
- Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
