Area Supervisor

Overview The Area Supervisor is responsible for leading field operations within an assigned territory, with accountability for employee performance, safety, service quality, client relationships, and operational execution. This position provides hands‑on leadership to field employees through regular job site visits, coaching, and performance management; oversees pre‑construction planning and field readiness; and builds strong relationships with clients, State DOT representatives, and local municipalities. The Area Supervisor serves as a key connection between field operations, clients, and internal departments to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality service delivery. Responsibilities Manages and provides day‑to‑day leadership to assigned field personnel. Directs and oversees the work of assigned field employees. Participates in hiring, performance management, corrective action, and termination decisions in accordance with company policies. Builds strong relationships with direct reports through regular coaching, communication, and job site visits. Conduct annual performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development support to assigned employees. Travel daily to job site locations throughout the assigned territory to observe field operations, evaluate performance, and complete required reporting. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, State DOT representatives, and local municipalities within the assigned territory. Identify client needs, service opportunities, and potential areas for account growth, and communicate opportunities to the appropriate internal partners. Lead the pre‑construction management process, including client meetings, internal job lead meetings, job planning, and other required communication. Serve as a subject matter resource for internal office staff regarding job requirements, including personnel, equipment, and operational needs. Meet regularly with the Field Manager to review Crew Leader and Advanced Crew Leader performance, staffing needs, operational issues, and key performance metrics. Complete and submit timely and accurate work zone observation and operational reports Partner with the Safety Department in the investigation and follow‑up of incidents, as requested. Monitor fleet telematics and provide driver coaching and corrective follow‑up as appropriate. Professionally represent the organization in interactions with clients, employees, municipalities, and the public. Submit HR requests and deliver coaching, corrective action, and discipline in accordance with company guidelines and established timelines. Collaborate and communicate effectively with Operations, Safety, Human Resources, and other internal departments. Make recommendations to the Field Manager regarding field employee promotions, development, and staffing needs. Conduct, attend, and participate in department and operational meetings as required. Conduct random quarterly, post‑accident, and reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with company policy and applicable requirements. Successfully complete the Area Supervisor Job Training Program and all required continuing education and certifications. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of business and operational needs In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to act in accordance with company values, vision and mission, to exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co‑workers, demonstrate leadership, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co‑workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency and close attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks. The employee is also expected to perform other duties and functions as required. What Flagger Force Offers: Medical, vision and dental insurance 401k w/company match Generous paid time off On‑site fitness facility Paid holidays Health savings account Company paid benefits (long term disability and basic life/AD&D) Employee assistance program Tuition and education assistance Employee appreciation events Giving back to the communities we serve through paid volunteer time off Professional development opportunities Qualifications Must pass Work Zone Leadership course with 80% or higher Maintain valid internal training certifications through Flagger Force Academyli> Must hold all required Department of Transportation qualifications for assigned territory Valid driver's license in accordance with Flagger Force motor vehicle record standards Strong verbal, written, analytical, reasoning, and problem‑solving skills Developed leadership skills including conflict resolution, and ability to coach and train people and teams Ability to positively influence people and situations in a fast‑paced environment and build trust and support optimal outcomes Ability to adapt quickly and manage time effectivelyli> Ability to manage high stress scenarios and environments Proficient computer literacy; experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) Steel toed boots or the ability to obtain prior to employment. Preferred experience: One (1) or more years of experience with Flagger Force and/or comparable traffic control operations. One (1) or more years of experience working with state and federal traffic control guidelines, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Previous experience leading, coaching, or supervising field employees. Advanced Crew Leader knowledge or comparable traffic control leadership experience. Flagger Force is an industry leader in traffic control. Utilizing robust technology resources and expertise, we support the nation’s infrastructure, utilities, and other service industries throughout the eastern United States. Flagger Force provides a supportive work environment centered on our organization's values, vision, and mission. The leadership team believes that our most important asset is our employees. Flagger Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flagger Force's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law Education Bachelors Degree #J-18808-Ljbffr Flagger Force, LLC