Job DescriptionThe Quality Project Delivery team at Terracon Consultants, Inc. is expanding and we're on the hunt for an experienced Program Manager with a geotechnical background. This remote position offers the opportunity to manage and oversee a range of projects within National Account programs. The successful candidate will work closely with local project operations, clients, and stakeholders to ensure projects are executed successfully, meeting all contracted scopes, schedules, and budgets. They will also play a key role in resource management, budgeting, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities- Manage large-scale projects or National Account Programs, coordinating and leading multiple individual projects with dedicated project managers.
- Work closely with clients to define project scope, scale, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with client needs and expectations.
- Lead interactions with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to ensure program and project coordination, management, and delivery meet client and stakeholder requirements.
- Design, communicate, and execute project/program management plans, including schedules, quality plans, and delivery strategies for National Account Programs and projects.
- Lead safety efforts, ensuring compliance with approved safety plans and maintaining a safe work environment for all projects.
- Resolve operational problems and concerns across multiple project interfaces, working collaboratively with local operations.
- Identify, develop, and gather key resources to lead individual projects, ensuring a skilled and capable project team.
- Oversee the preparation, design, and development of work specifications, schedules, budgets, and forecasts, selecting appropriate materials, equipment, and project staff.
- Estimate costs, resources, and time requirements, preparing accurate forecasts and managing scope and schedule to meet budget constraints.
- Monitor project activities, allocate resources effectively, and assign tasks to ensure project targets and milestones are met.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related field, with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable violation history, enabling travel to offices and project sites as required.
- Ability to travel multiple times a year to attend meetings, site visits, and project-related activities.
- Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification, ensuring a deep understanding of Terracon's project review processes.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred, demonstrating advanced project management skills and knowledge.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or similar professional registration/certification is advantageous, particularly for those managing projects related to these disciplines.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and mentor project managers and local operations teams.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
- A proven track record of successfully managing complex projects, with a focus on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools, as well as strong MS Office skills, is essential.
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