Terracon

Geotechnical Group Manager

Terracon$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology and 5 years' experience, or 9 years' relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Certification or licensure in a relevant field is preferred.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise proposal preparation and cost estimation to ensure proper service scoping and pricing.
  • Assist in business development activities to expand and strengthen client relationships.
  • Manage employee staffing plans, including recruitment and onboarding processes.
  • Prepare and execute the annual business plan for the specialty service group.
  • Oversee key metrics such as revenue growth, project billing, and profitability with department support.
  • Identify and mitigate project-related risks following company policies.
  • Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with safety protocols on all projects.
  • Monitor and promote quality standards across projects and proposals.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for staff training and development.
  • Access to a large fleet of drill rigs and accredited laboratories.
  • Involvement in innovative geotechnical solutions and technologies.
  • Work in a team environment focused on project sustainability and quality.
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

  • Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
  • With support from the Department/Office manager perform business and client development activities.
  • With support from the Department/Office Manager develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding.
  • With support from the Department/Office Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the specialty service group.
  • With support from the Department/Office Manager oversee and manage the success of the key group 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.
  • Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
  • Provide 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 5 years' practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience.
  • 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 the Team

    Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients' challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.

    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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