Project Manager - Traffic Control

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Fargo, ND

Shift and Time: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Summary:

• Coordinate field crews, schedules, equipment, and resources to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Provide leadership, training, and day-to-day support to field personnel while fostering a productive and positive team environment.
• Manage project logistics, including material takeoffs, ordering, inventory, and jobsite readiness.
• Work closely with customers, contractors, engineers, estimators, and internal teams to coordinate project execution and resolve issues.
• Schedule traffic control operations, utility locates, and other project requirements to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor job progress, quality standards, specifications, and safety compliance across multiple projects.
• Ensure accurate job costing, invoicing, timecard approvals, work-in-progress tracking, and construction-related documentation.
• Assist with change orders, estimating support, and other operational functions as needed.
• Respond to customer and contractor inquiries, including after-hours support for maintenance and emergency service requests.
• Support rental operations, retail sales, inventory management, and yard organization.
• Build strong working relationships across departments and branch locations while representing the company professionally.
• Identify and resolve project challenges proactively, using sound judgment and problem-solving skills to keep projects moving forward.
• Promote operational efficiency, profitability, and high-quality customer service across all projects.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Safety is #1 at DFC: Our expectation is that every employee: 1) strictly follows safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. 3) Promptly reports injuries for diagnosis and treatment. 4) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans : 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off : Paid vacation days and six company-paid holidays.
• Additional Compensation : Profit sharing or annual bonus plans.
• Other Benefits : Employee assistance program.

DFC Company (Dakota Fence, 3D Specialties, Sign Solutions USA, Dakota Playground, Park & Play USA, Town & Country Fence, Dakota Unlimited, West River Striping, SAAFE/Stadium Steve, DFC Property Management) is a growing specialty contractor primarily involved in residential/commercial fence, highway guardrail, fabrication, and commercial playground construction, bleacher installation, as well as traffic control services and pavement marking. We provide services to homeowners, commercial businesses, and government entities. Our dedicated employees (our “Blue Family”) work from seven branches throughout North Dakota & Minnesota and primarily service the surrounding five-state area, with a wider retail presence through our national sign manufacturing and distribution businesses. As an employer of choice in the areas of our branches, we invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our Blue Family team members a great working environment and career while delivering the best possible value to our customers. EOE-Disabled/Vets.