MOT Superintendent

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

The SR400 Express Lanes Project is a transformative $4.6 billion infrastructure initiative led by SR400 Constructors, a 50/50 joint venture between Ferrovial Dragados and ACCIONA. Commissioned by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA), the project will add two 16-mile express lanes from Sandy Springs MARTA Station (Exit 5) to McFarland (Exit 12), enhancing mobility along one of Georgia’s busiest corridors. With a peak workforce of over 500, the project also includes dedicated bus rapid transit stations and significant improvements to the corridor. Construction began in late 2022, with substantial completion anticipated in 2031.

The Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Superintendent serves as a key field leader responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) operations on a major transportation infrastructure project. In close collaboration with the MOT Manager, construction teams, subcontractors, and state agencies, this role ensures that all traffic control installations are safe, compliant with MUTCD and GDOT requirements, and delivered efficiently to support uninterrupted project progress. The MOT Superintendent directs field crews, oversees daily traffic control activities, and ensures all lane closures, detours, and traffic shifts are implemented in accordance with approved Traffic Control Plans (TCPs).

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise MOT field crews in the installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic control devices, including signs, barrels, barricades, message boards, and temporary barriers.

• Execute approved Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) and verify that all field setups meet plan specifications and GDOT standards.

• Coordinate daily lane closures, rolling closures, detours, and traffic shifts with construction teams and the MOT Manager.

• Perform daily field inspections to confirm proper device placement, visibility, and functionality.

• Respond promptly to emergency traffic control needs, incidents, and real-time plan adjustments.

• Ensure all MOT activities comply with MUTCD, GDOT, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements.

• Identify and correct unsafe conditions, improper setups, or non-compliant traffic control installations.

• Maintain high standards of work-zone safety and housekeeping across all active traffic control areas.

• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

• Train field personnel on proper MOT procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.

• Collaborate with the MOT Manager, Construction Superintendents, and subcontractors to plan upcoming traffic control needs.

• Coordinate with GDOT, local agencies, law enforcement, and emergency responders for closures, detours, and special operations.

• Communicate daily MOT activities, issues, and changes to project leadership.

• Participate in daily huddles, weekly coordination meetings, and look-ahead planning sessions.

• Review TCPs, Traffic Implementation Requests (TIRs), and lane closure requests for constructability and field feasibility.

• Maintain accurate daily logs of MOT activities, crew hours, equipment usage, and field adjustments.

• Contribute to weekly and monthly MOT reporting, including field conditions and operational challenges.

• Oversee inventory, condition, and deployment of all MOT equipment and devices.

• Ensure message boards, arrow boards, and other electronic devices are properly programmed and fully operational.

• Coordinate maintenance, repair, and replacement of traffic control devices.

• Manage subcontractor performance related to MOT field operations.

Required Skills and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in roadway construction, traffic control, or heavy civil field supervision.

• Strong working knowledge of MUTCD, GDOT standards, and TTC best practices.

• ATSSA or National Safety Council certifications required (e.g., Traffic Control Supervisor, Traffic Control Technician).

• Demonstrated ability to lead field crews in active roadway environments.

• Ability to read and interpret Traffic Control Plans and construction drawings.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

• Willingness to work nights, weekends, or irregular hours as required for traffic operations.

• Proficiency with Excel, Procore, or similar platforms for reporting and documentation.

• Procore, e-Builder, SharePoint

• Excel

• MOT field equipment (message boards, arrow boards, etc.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.