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; or 14 years of related experience if no degree
  • 10 years of practice experience in relevant field
  • Previous supervisory experience is mandatory; managerial experience is preferred
  • Master's degree or PhD is preferred
  • Valid driver's license with a clean violation history
  • Certification or licensure in field of expertise is preferred
  • Preferred Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and oversee complex proposals and cost estimates
  • Engage in client presentations and proposal discussions
  • Direct business development activities to secure necessary fees
  • Plan and execute recruitment, training, and development of team members
  • Develop the department's annual business plan
  • Manage key metrics for revenue growth and project profitability
  • Identify and mitigate project-related risks
  • Lead safety initiatives and promote a safe work environment
  • Ensure continuous quality improvement and monitoring of projects
  • Maintain consistent quality standards for project and proposal delivery
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities including training and mentoring
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Focus on safety and quality in project execution
  • Diverse capabilities and nationwide presence offering job stability
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, impactful projects that shape infrastructure
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

Requirements:
  • 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.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.


Preferred Certification:
  • Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.


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' project, 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.

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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