Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $170K - $200K

Are you a passionate and driven leader with experience in traffic services, construction, or a related industry? Are you passionate about providing Peace of Mind to your client group? Are you looking to be a part of a growing team and company?

Advanced Traffic Control, based in Auburn, Washington specializes in delivering high-caliber traffic control services for large-scale, multi-year infrastructure projects across Washington State.Advanced Traffic Control is a division of The Universal Group, proudly recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for three consecutive years- 2023, 2024, and 2025 which is not only a reflection of our company's accomplishments but also a testament to the passion and expertise of our employees. We have an exciting opportunity for The Director of Traffic Services, Pacific Northwest region, reports directly to the Vice President of Traffic Services and is responsible for overseeing and optimizing traffic control operations across the PNW Region.

What you will be responsible for:

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  Direct regional operations, projects, or services including all related administrative activities.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all traffic services operations across the Pacific Northwest, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational excellence.
• Lead the development and execution of regional business strategies, ensuring efficient delivery of services, high performance standards, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on regional performance, long-term planning, and strategic risk management.
• Lead organizational change initiatives to improve service models, expand regional capacity, and support future growth.
• Actasaregionalspokespersonforoperationalexcellence,safetyculture,andclientservicedeliverystandards.
• Managesupplierrelationshipstoensurethattheyefficientlyandeffectivelyprovideneededgoodsorserviceswithinbudgetarylimitsandtimelines.
• Establishandupholdaccountabilityamongregionalleadershipteamstomaintainsafety,quality,compliance,andoperationalefficiencystandards.
• Ensureregionalcapabilitiesconsistentlymeetorexceedstandardsforservicedelivery,safety,regulatorycompliance,clientsatisfaction,andfinancialperformance.
• Directthemovementofservicestoensureefficiency,effectiveness,orsustainabilityofoperationsandmakestrategiccoursecorrectionsasnecessary.
• Monitoremergingindustrytrends,regulatorychanges,andclientrequirementstoensureoperationalreadinessandserviceadaptability.
• Buildandmaintainstrategicpartnershipswithpublicandprivatesectorstakeholderstopositiontheorganizationasamarketleaderintrafficservices.
• DriveregionalperformanceimprovementthroughcontinuousevaluationofKPIs,clientfeedback,andcompetitivebenchmarking.
• ReviewHealth& SafetyrelatedpaperworkincludingsafetymeetingminutesandensurecompliancewithWashingtonStateDepartmentofLabor & IndustriesandDivisionofOccupationalSafetyandHealth(DOSH).
• ActinaccordancewithrelevantlegislationandlawssuchasTheWashingtonIndustrialSafetyandHealthAct(WISHA).
• Sets and maintains the standards for the continued learning and development of direct reports including working closely with Human Resources Business Partners as required to create development plans and succession readiness.
• AssisttheVP,andMarketingteamwithallclientrequests,RFPs,RFQS,andbidopportunities.
  

Whatyougetfromus:

• Alarge,growingcompanywithroomforgrowth.
• Extendedhealthcarebenefitsavailableafterprobation.
• Competitive compensation package.

Whatweneedfromyou:

• Validdriverslicense.
• Minimum7yearsexperienceinmulti - citytradesorsimilarworkexperience &5yearsofleadingmanagerswithdirectreports.
• 10+yearsofleadershipandmanagementexperiencewithatrackrecordofsuccessleadingdiverseteams.
• Mustmaintainstate- recognizedTrafficControlcertificationprovidedbytheemployer.
• MustreviewandmaintainaclearunderstandingoftheWashingtonStateDepartmentofTransportationTrafficManual.
• MustdemonstrateknowledgeofOregonstrafficcontrolcertificationrequirementsandbefamiliarwithapplicableOregonDepartmentofTransportation(ODOT)standards.
• MustpossessknowledgeofOregonOccupationalSafetyandHealthDivision(OSHA)regulationsrelatedtotrafficcontrolinconstructionorrelatedindustries.
• MustreviewandmaintainaclearunderstandingofTheWashingtonIndustrialSafetyandHealthAct(WISHA).
• Business Insight- Applying the knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• BuildsEffectiveTeams - Building strong identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Drives Results- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• FinancialAcumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

Why Universal Group?

The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being Passionate, Authentic, and Driven in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and, without question, the reason for our success and continued growth.

The safety of our team members and the public is what drives us every day.

The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.

For more information about the company, please visit ourIndeed Profile!

Compensation Expectations

The compensation will be based on applicant's full job competencies, qualifications, and experience for the position.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Apply today; we cant wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!

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