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CMES, Inc.

Project Engineer ITS

Norcross, GA · On-site

$70K - $89K/yr

Smart Road Technology (SRT), a division of CMES, Inc., is expanding--and we're looking for a Project Engineer with DOT experience in ITS, traffic signals, or highway lighting to help deliver critical ...

CMES, Inc.

Signal Foreman

Norcross, GA · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Vision insurance Smart Road Technology (SRT), a division of CMES, Inc., is seeking an experienced and motivated Traffic Signal Foreman to lead field crews in the installation, maintenance, and repair ...

CMES, Inc.

Project Engineer ITS

Norcross, GA · On-site

$70K - $89K/yr

Smart Road Technology (SRT), a division of CMES, Inc., is expanding-and we're looking for a Project Engineer with DOT experience in ITS, traffic signals, or highway lighting to help deliver critical ...

CMES, Inc.

Signal Foreman

Norcross, GA · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Vision insurance Smart Road Technology (SRT), a division of CMES, Inc., is seeking an experienced and motivated Traffic Signal Foreman to lead field crews in the installation, maintenance, and repair ...

Kimley-Horn

Bentley Design Technology Lead

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Build and oversee a firmwide Bentley Design Center of Excellence for roadway and bridge design ... Experience establishing or leading a design technology group, center of excellence, or training ...

Kimley-Horn

Bentley Design Technology Lead

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Build and oversee a firmwide Bentley Design Center of Excellence for roadway and bridge design ... Experience establishing or leading a design technology group, center of excellence, or training ...

Northside Hospital Atlanta

MRI Tech

Atlanta, GA · On-site

MRI Tech Northside Hospital Atlanta Job Type: Travel Profession: Radiology Specialty: MRI Tech ... No Client Address: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE State: GA Zip Code: 30342

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.Net Senior Developer

Roswell, GA · On-site

$50.25 - $66.25/hr

We are looking for growth minded, collaborative technologist who love to create, innovate, and learn cutting-edge solutions on the latest and greatest technology. OTR has been recognized as a "Top ...

OTR Solutions

.Net Senior Developer

Roswell, GA · On-site

$50.25 - $66.25/hr

We are looking for growth minded, collaborative technologist who love to create, innovate, and learn cutting-edge solutions on the latest and greatest technology. OTR has been recognized as a "Top ...

OTR Solutions

.Net Senior Developer

Roswell, GA · On-site

$50.25 - $66.25/hr

We are looking for growth minded, collaborative technologist who love to create, innovate, and learn cutting-edge solutions on the latest and greatest technology. OTR has been recognized as a "Top ...

Medici Road

Project Manager

Atlanta, GA

About Medici Road Medici Road is a nonprofit consulting practice that partners with community ... This is not an entry point into project management - it's a role for someone who has already ...

Medici Road

Project Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

About Medici Road Medici Road is a nonprofit consulting practice that partners with community ... This is not an entry point into project management -- it's a role for someone who has already ...

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How much do road tech jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for road tech in Decatur, GA is $48.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.08 and $61.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a road tech do?

As a Road Tech, most of your day will be spent traveling to various customer locations to perform roadside repairs, diagnostics, or maintenance on commercial vehicles or equipment. You’ll handle a variety of tasks ranging from jump-starts and tire changes to more complex mechanical troubleshooting, often responding to service calls as they come in. Team collaboration is frequent, especially when coordinating with dispatchers, parts managers, and sometimes other technicians to ensure a swift resolution. The role requires adaptability since each day brings new locations, vehicle issues, and customer interactions. This dynamic environment offers a unique blend of independence and teamwork, ideal for those who enjoy problem-solving outside the traditional repair shop setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the road tech position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Road Tech, you should possess strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting abilities, and relevant experience or vocational training in vehicle maintenance or repair. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, repair software, and certifications such as ASE or manufacturer training are often required. Dependability, good communication, and the ability to work independently make candidates stand out in this mobile and client-facing role. These skills ensure efficient onsite service, safety, and customer satisfaction while addressing urgent road service needs.

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Infographic showing various Road Tech job openings in Decatur, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 36% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,369 per year, or $48.3 per hour.

Operations Manager Traffic Signals & ITS

CMES, Inc.

Norcross, GA • On-site

$125K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Operations Manager - Smart Road Technology (SRT)
The Operations Manager - Smart Road Technology (SRT) is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, management, and performance of the SRT Division. This position ensures projects are properly planned, staffed, executed, monitored, and closed out safely, efficiently, and profitably.
The Operations Manager provides leadership across traffic signal, ITS, lighting, utility, and transportation infrastructure projects and is responsible for project performance, safety, quality, financial management, scheduling, forecasting, resource planning, contract compliance, client relationships, and team development.
This position works closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, Safety, Accounting, Estimating, Survey, Traffic Operations, Contracts, Fleet, and other support teams.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Operations Leadership
  • Lead the day-to-day operations and overall performance of the SRT Division.
  • Oversee projects from award and startup through execution and closeout.
  • Establish priorities and expectations for Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and field teams.
  • Maintain visibility across active projects and identify operational, financial, or scheduling risks early.
  • Resolve escalated project issues and remove roadblocks affecting project performance.
  • Promote accountability, communication, consistency, and operational excellence throughout the division.

Safety & Quality
  • Champion CMES/SRT's safety culture and ensure safety is incorporated into project planning and field execution.
  • Partner with Safety professionals on field planning, inspections, training, corrective actions, and incident follow-up.
  • Ensure high-risk activities are properly identified, planned, communicated, and supported.
  • Reinforce quality standards, inspection requirements, testing, documentation, and accountability.
  • Work with project teams to reduce deficiencies and rework.

Project Planning & Execution
  • Participate in Estimating-to-Operations handoffs to ensure project teams understand scope, bid assumptions, risks, opportunities, production expectations, and contract requirements.
  • Oversee project startup activities, including budgeting, procurement, scheduling, resource planning, contract review, and risk identification.
  • Ensure each project has a clear execution plan prior to mobilization.
  • Coordinate with Estimating, Contracts, Safety, Survey, Traffic Operations, Fleet, and other departments to ensure project readiness.

Financial Management & Forecasting
  • Oversee division-level financial performance, including project profitability, margins, forecasting, cost exposure, revenue, and cash flow.
  • Review project budgets, committed costs, pending costs, cost-to-complete forecasts, and margin gain/fade.
  • Ensure Project Managers complete required monthly cost updates and project reviews.
  • Monitor forecast accuracy and establish recovery plans when cost, schedule, or performance concerns arise.
  • Partner with Accounting, Project Controls, and project teams to support accurate financial reporting and billing.

Scheduling & Resource Management
  • Monitor schedules and production performance across active SRT projects.
  • Review critical path activities, milestones, look-ahead schedules, production trends, and recovery plans.
  • Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and suppliers based on project requirements.
  • Identify staffing, supervision, equipment, or resource gaps early and develop solutions with operations leadership.

Contract, Change & Risk Management
  • Ensure project teams understand contract requirements, notice obligations, change order procedures, and project-specific risks.
  • Monitor change orders, issue logs, notices, risk registers, and outstanding project items.
  • Support Project Managers in protecting contractual rights through timely documentation, pricing, notice, and follow-up.
  • Escalate significant safety, cost, schedule, quality, client, subcontractor, supplier, or contractual risks.
  • Support claims development and dispute resolution when necessary.

Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable SRT Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and assigned operations personnel.
  • Conduct performance discussions, coaching, and development planning.
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and employee development.
  • Reinforce CMES/SRT core values and leadership expectations.
  • Build a culture centered on ownership, accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with owners, agencies, designers, inspectors, utilities, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
  • Serve as an escalation point for significant project or client concerns.
  • Ensure project teams communicate risks, commitments, decisions, and project changes clearly and promptly.
  • Support strong relationships with owners and confidence in SRT's project delivery.

Systems & Process Improvement
  • Promote consistent use of Procore, Vista, HCSS HeavyJob, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Teams/OneDrive, and other approved systems.
  • Maintain discipline around cost reporting, production tracking, scheduling, project documentation, and change management.
  • Identify recurring operational challenges and lead process improvement initiatives.
  • Support the development and implementation of SRT/CMES procedures, standards, scorecards, and training initiatives.

Project Closeout
  • Ensure project closeout activities begin before field completion.
  • Monitor punch lists, final quantities, change orders, billing, as-builts, warranties, subcontractor closeout, and owner acceptance.
  • Ensure outstanding project issues are resolved promptly.
  • Lead or participate in lessons-learned reviews and provide feedback to Operations, Estimating, and leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities
The Operations Manager provides direct leadership to SRT Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and other assigned operations personnel.
Responsibilities include performance management, coaching, accountability, employee development, hiring input, succession planning, and coordination with field teams and support departments.
Required Qualifications
  • Significant experience managing traffic signal, ITS, lighting, transportation, utility, or similar infrastructure construction operations.
  • Strong knowledge of construction cost control, forecasting, scheduling, contract administration, change management, and project documentation.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, estimates, and cost reports.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and competing operational priorities.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of construction safety, quality, environmental, traffic control, utility, and public infrastructure requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
  • Experience with DOT, county, municipal, heavy highway, traffic signal, ITS, lighting, or utility projects.
  • Experience with Procore, Vista, HCSS HeavyJob, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Teams/OneDrive.
  • Experience leading Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
  • Design-Build or Alternative Delivery experience is a plus.

Key Competencies
  • Operational leadership and accountability
  • Financial and forecasting discipline
  • Project planning and execution
  • Scheduling and resource management
  • Contract and change management
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Team leadership and development
  • Client relationship management
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Process improvement
  • Strong communication
  • CMES/SRT core values alignment

Work Environment
  • Ability to work in both office and field environments.
  • Ability to visit active construction sites and comply with all safety requirements.
  • Ability to participate in project meetings, owner meetings, site walks, inspections, and field coordination meetings.
  • Local or regional travel may be required based on project needs.

What Success Looks Like
  • Success in this role means the SRT Division operates safely, efficiently, profitably, and consistently. Projects are properly planned before execution, risks are identified early, financial forecasts are reliable, teams are supported and held accountable, client relationships remain strong, and projects are delivered in accordance with schedule, quality, profitability, and CMES/SRT standards.

Compensation: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
CMES, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, and without regard to any other characteristic, protected by applicable law, all in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CMES, Inc. complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, classification, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, job training, and other aspects of employment
CMES Inc. was founded in February 1996 by professional civil engineers. The initial operations of CMES Inc. were conducted from their home in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The founders were only employees for a time, working diligently to obtain and complete projects within budget and on time as per contract specifications.
Today, we are still young, but also an aggressive company comprised of experienced professionals from the engineering, design, analysis, construction, and project management fields. We have grown to a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees and a fleet of more than 400 heavy construction equipment and vehicles. Our corporate office is located on a 67,000 square foot facility which houses contracts, estimating, administrating, accounting, human resources, and our fleet departments. CMES Inc. ranks among the Top 5 Heavy Highway Contractors based in Atlanta. In turn, the company has grown steadily over the years which is evidenced by revenues exceeding $100M.
Certifications from various entities in the Metro-Atlanta area are held by CMES Inc. and include DOT certifications, MBE and EBO/ABE.

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