Operations Lead (Pavement Marking/Road Striping)

Job Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch workers, crews, and equipment/vehicles to appropriate locations, according to customer requests, specifications, or needs.
• Create and distribute production schedules; confer with personnel and customers to determine progress of work and completion periods; and compile reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.
• Support daily operations and project coordination across multiple job sites.
• Develop and maintain a master schedule in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Schedule, dispatch, and assign PLP field technicians to optimize workforce efficiency.
• Track and manage usage and location of equipment.
• Prepare and distribute documentation and plans for PLP field crews.
• Monitor incoming and outbound project communications to ensure timely reporting and execution.
• Monitor personnel and/or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate schedules and maximize efficiency.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal team members and customer inquiries.
• Maintain organized logs and documentation of all project-related activities.
• Able to read plans and anticipate all requirements of jobs being conducted by field team.
• Absorb and distribute general administrative and project support duties as required.
• Communicate with fleet manager for necessary repairs of equipment.
• Examine documents daily and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards/specifications.
• Record and maintain documentation of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, or other dispatch information.
• Maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet specific production demands.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction or operations scheduling (road construction and PennDOT knowledge preferred).
• Strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet).
• Ability to read and interpret plans and anticipate field requirements.
• Familiarity with local and regional geography is a plus.
• Able to work under pressure and make timely decisions.
• The ability to quickly and independently process ideas and implement changes is an invaluable attribute to this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent construction/operations scheduling experience.
• Associate degree preferred, or a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior experience supporting multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous industry experience in road construction, pavement marking/road striping, etc. is a major plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (after probation period).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a growing industry.