Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing

General Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering project to ensure it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget.
• Complete the project according to its contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against the project plan.
• Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• May be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors.
• Carry out meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project to the project team and client.
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
• Communicate with the client and deliver work products to satisfy the client's satisfaction.
• Coordinate efforts with APR to ensure they have an opportunity to engage throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures.
• Handle invoice approvals, prepare change orders, and manage collections.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a small to medium-sized project.
• Work with the client or NAM to define project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing the project.
• Lead safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plans.
• Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project, which may include preparing calculations, designs, reports and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
• Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.
• Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project.
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
• Coordinate with APR to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time is allowed for reviews of all critical junctures.
• Coordinate with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing, and collections.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of project-related risks and be familiar with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines.
• Demonstrate safety practices.
• Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Engage APRs on projects at their onset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical disciplines such as Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology, or a minimum of 9 years’ related experience in lieu of a degree.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.
• Preferred qualifications include Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or similar professional registration/certification relevant to the type of services and projects being managed.

About the Team

The chemistry that holds our materials team together is made of integrity, creativity, and care. We represent Terracon’s largest technician and inspection workforce and ensure the materials used to build the nation’s roads, bridges, airports, stadiums, and other structures are safe and sound. With our broad range of qualifications, specialized certifications, and building materials professionals, we are on-site, evaluating and testing materials in real-time to keep the pace of our clients’ projects, collecting and reporting data digitally to deliver critical insights. With our nationwide footprint of offices and laboratories, bench strength, flexibility, and diverse capabilities, we identify issues and expedite solutions whenever problems arise.