Traffic Controller - Temporary

Job Responsibility:

Dragados Canada, Inc., the Canadian construction arm of the ACS Group (one of the world's largest international construction and engineering companies), is seeking a talented and experienced Traffic Coordinator to join its dynamic and energetic team.

Dragados Canada was established in 2008 and has grown steadily into an industry-leader in Canada, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, successfully performing a variety of large-scale transportation, bridge, dam, tunnel, and other major infrastructure projects.

Salary range: $65,000-$72,000 (based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills).

Note: This is a site-based position.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute obligations contained in the Project Agreement regarding vehicular and pedestrian mobility concerns within the limits of construction, including tracking and forecasting costs for lane closures and compiling and presenting cost reports for monthly meeting with client

Engage actively and regularly with internal construction teams and subcontractors to develop, adjust, and modify construction and traffic staging strategies, including identification and escalation of roadblocks when encountered

Coordinate development, delivery, and approval of traffic control plans, transit management plans, emergency services access plans, haul route plans, and other plans (collectively, the traffic and transportation management plans) by design consultants, including submission to authorities having jurisdiction and tracking to acceptance

Coordinate development, delivery, and approval of designs of temporary and permanent traffic signals by design consultants and provide input, including review of traffic signal timing cards and input to improve the operations and to ensure the phasing is per applicable standard, and tracking to acceptance

Administer the design services contracts for the design consultants, under direction of assistant traffic and transportation manager, including prioritization of work activities, coordination of recurring progress meetings, monthly progress tracking, accruals, invoice approvals, and issuance of change orders as required

Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure accurate implementation of Traffic Control Plans

Coordinate with internal communications department for the development and issuance of advanced notification to stakeholders for lane closures, traffic diversions, detours and/or delays

Participate in traffic management committee and community liaison committee meetings with client and stakeholders as required

Attend internal coordination meetings with all construction teams and provide updates as required

Review and update the project schedule and attend coordination meetings with internal design and construction teams as required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering, or other related discipline

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the construction industry; experience with traffic coordination is preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to identify problems or issues and generate solutions, resolve conflicts and make sound decisions

Ability to effectively communicate with tact and diplomacy

Ability to work independently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong work ethic

Collaborative attitude and strong teamwork skills

Exceptional organization skills and high attention to detail

Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

Ability to prioritize and effectively manage time and workload

Class 5 driver license is highly preferred

Availability to potentially work evenings, weekends and longer hours if required

**No agency phone calls/emails/submissions please**

Dragados is an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

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