Terracon

Department Manager III

Terracon • $100K — $120K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology with 10 years of experience, or 14 years of related experience without a degree.
  • Master's degree or PhD preferred.
  • Previous supervisory experience required; managerial experience preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Certification or licensure in field of expertise is preferred.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and oversee complex proposals and cost estimates.
  • Participate in client and proposal-related presentations.
  • Direct short-range business development activities for department personnel.
  • Plan and execute recruitment, training, and development of department employees.
  • Prepare the department's annual business plan.
  • Manage key metrics: revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing, and profitability.
  • Identify and manage project-related risks, adhering to company risk policies.
  • Lead safety efforts and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
  • Monitor and promote continuous quality improvement on projects.
  • Ensure consistent quality standards in project and proposal delivery.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment focused on safety and quality.
  • Engagement in business development activities.
  • Access to advanced tools and resources for project management.
  • Potential for career advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client's requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability. Supervise the daily operations of a department including staff training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedure. Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and oversees the preparation of complex proposals and cost estimates.
  • Prepares and participates in client and proposal related presentations.
  • Directs the short-range business development activities of all department personnel to ensure that adequate fees are available to support the manpower on the payroll.
  • Plan for and execute the recruitment, selection, training, mentoring, and development of all employees in the department.
  • Prepare the department annual business plan.
  • Oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
  • Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
  • Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
  • Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
  • Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 10 years' practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 14 years' related experience.
  • Master's degree or PhD preferred.
  • Previous supervisory experience required and previous managerial experience preferred.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.


  • About Terracon

    Terracon is a leading provider of engineering consulting services in the United States. The company was founded in 1965 and has since grown to employ over 5,000 people in more than 150 offices across the country. Terracon offers a wide range of services, including geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities engineering. The company is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Terracon is a privately held company and is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.
    Learn more about Terracon
    Size
    5,000 employees
    Industry
    Net Income
    $50 million
    Founded
    2023
    5 Year Trend
    +20%
    Revenue
    $800 million
    NASDAQ

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