Branch Manager

Company Description

AWP Safety is North America’s leading traffic control and work zone safety partner, protecting the crews who build our infrastructure and the communities that rely on it. With more than 6,000 Protectors across the U.S. and Canada, we support construction, utility, municipal, and infrastructure projects with dependable traffic control services that keep people safe and keep projects moving.

Safety is Life at AWP Safety. Our people are the core of our business, and every role directly supports our mission to protect workers, drivers, and communities. Many team members start in entry-level traffic control or flagger positions, where we provide paid training, industry-leading safety practices, and opportunities to advance into leadership and operations roles.

We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven organization committed to operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement. If you want a career where your work truly matters—and where safety, teamwork, and development are top priorities—you belong at AWP Safety.

Job Description

The Branch Manager is responsible for full operational leadership of a traffic control branch, overseeing people, projects, equipment, safety, and customer service. This role requires a hands‑on leader with strong operational discipline who thrives in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment.

You will own day‑to‑day execution, ensure resources are in place to support job success, and drive accountability across labor, fleet, equipment, and customer delivery while maintaining high service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Leadership

• Lead daily branch operations including labor management, job execution, scheduling, and field supervision.
• Ensure crews are properly staffed, trained, equipped, and compliant with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor operations to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and resolve issues quickly.
• Push operational capacity while maintaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Equipment, Fleet & Inventory

• Oversee all branch equipment, vehicles, tools, and inventory including MOT devices, barrier wall systems, attenuators, generators, compressors, and rental equipment.
• Ensure equipment is staged for upcoming projects and removed promptly when jobs are complete.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and parts procurement to minimize downtime.
• Order shop supplies, tools, equipment parts, and rental equipment as needed.
• Maintain current registrations, tags, insurance, and titles for vehicles and equipment.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with MUTCD, FDOT, ATSSA, and company safety standards.
• Oversee incident reporting, documentation, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all branch operations.

Financial & Administrative

• Review and approve weekly payroll.
• Create weekly operations reports and review key performance metrics.
• Review monthly invoices, fleet expenses, and credit card statements for accuracy.
• Address ticket discrepancies and resolve customer billing issues.

Project Planning & Customer Relations

• Support pre‑construction planning through job reviews, material takeoffs, and equipment planning.
• Visit jobsites regularly and attend customer and pre‑construction meetings.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for operational or customer service issues.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication.

People Management

• Manage the full employee lifecycle including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and discipline.
• Develop supervisors and crews to improve performance, accountability, and retention.
• Ensure managers are effectively managing employees, equipment, schedules, and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Operations or management experience in traffic control, MOT, construction, or related field.
• FDOT Advanced MOT and/or ATSSA certification (required or ability to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of MUTCD and FDOT standards.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, field‑driven environment.

Additional Information

• 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 America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity
• Compensation Range: $85k - $95k + 10% AIP + Company Truck

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s 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.

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.