Traffic Director leads and directs the traffic department to efficiently and safely move materials and products to designated destinations. Develops and maintains transportation and distribution procedures to maximize delivery efficiency and minimize delivery costs. Being a Traffic Director evaluates and selects appropriate transportation carriers and routes. Resolves delivery issues for both internal and external customers. Additionally, Traffic Director monitors, analyzes, and reviews loss and damage claims and makes recommendations for improved safety. Oversees costs and processes to adhere to budgets. Ensures compliance with all DOT/OSHA guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Traffic Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Traffic Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB DESCRIPTION – Assistant Project Manager/Estimator
Summary/Objective
The Assistant Project Manager/Estimator position helps the team plan, direct, and coordinate activities concerned with the construction of heavy/highway projects with an emphasis in installation of materials above grade. Aids in oversight of project organization, materials, scheduling, implementation, and close out. Estimating will initially consist of direct equipment and material sales and rentals as experience for larger projects are gained.
Essential Functions
· Requisition supplies and materials to complete project.
· Monitor and control project through administrative direction of on-site foremen to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.
Other Assigned Duties
· Work well with management team, plan, and organize and direct activities concerned with construction projects.
· Confer with management team to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints and constructability problems.
· Enforce policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications.
· Initiate and maintain liaison with owners and other contacts to facilitate project activities.
· Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
· Represent the company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings
· Work with project management team to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the customer.
· Communicate plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
· Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs and scheduling.
Competencies
Work Environment
Mostly office setting however, the employee is expected to go onsite on as-needed basis and is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, and a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
Required Education and Experience
4-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field experience desired, but not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person