The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.

Learn more about the RLE project at the WVTCP-RLE website here!

The Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Manager will support construction teams by providing expert guidance on temporary traffic control and safety standards (MUTCD and state-specific), while leading and advising field staff to ensure safe and compliant work zones.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigates traffic related situations and implements improvements measures as the result of requests, complaints, and inquiries.
• Prepares/reviews/updates the MOT Plan, and coordinates with all the agencies involved with traffic.
• Assigns, schedules, supervises, and reviews work assigned to crew employees.
• Management of crews completing the marking and identification of construction zones and areas for striping, lane closures, and installation of barrier walls.
• Management of crews setting up and removing lane closures at specified times and ensuring safety and compliance with IDOT specifications.
• Management of message boards/program boards.
• Management of loading and unloading all MOT equipment/devices
• Assisting in MOT inspections of equipment.
• Prepare monthly accounting forecast, updating, and tracking planned quantities.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Salary:

$145,0000 - $165,000.00

Work Environment: 

• Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Includes tasks such as maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and adhering to safety protocols in construction sites.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Walking and standing while in-office or on-site.
• Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending to inspect.

Key Skills and Knowledge:

Required:

• A minimum of 5-8 years in a leadership/Supervisory position
• Ability to read and comprehend Roadway, TCP, and Signing plans.
• Strong knowledge of MOT related products and services including but not limited to Striping, concrete barrier, barricades, signage, thermo plastics, and striping removal. 
• Prepare monthly accounting forecast, updating and tracking planned quantities. 
• Accountable for compliance to federal, state, safety, security, and environmental standards. 
• Proficient in Microsoft office Suite. 
• MOT experience in urban areas.
• Strong leadership profile and excellent negotiation skills. 
• Highly organized and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities. 
• Ability to build partnerships and direct teams. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred: 

• Commitment to exemplifying the highest integrity and professional business standards.
• State department of transportation certification.