Terracon

Group Manager (Local Explorations Manager)

Terracon$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology with 5 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Valid driver's license with good violation history may be necessary.
  • Preferred: Certification or licensure in the field of expertise.
  • Preferred: Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare proposals and cost estimates for clients.
  • Engage in business and client development activities with Department/Office manager support.
  • Develop and manage staffing plans, recruitment, selection, and onboarding with Department/Office manager assistance.
  • Contribute to the preparation and execution of the annual business plan for the specialty service group with the Department/Office manager.
  • Oversee key performance metrics like revenue growth and project profitability with support from the Department/Office manager.
  • Identify and manage project-related risks and understand company risk policies.
  • Lead safety initiatives and ensure adherence to safety regulations and practices.
  • Drive continuous quality monitoring and improvements on projects; uphold quality standards in all deliverables.

Benefits

  • Access to a fleet of over 200 drill rigs and 140 accredited laboratories improvements.
  • Opportunity to work in a team that integrates innovation and hands-on practices in geotechnical consulting services.
  • Engagement with AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies.
  • Potential for career advancement within the firm due to a strong focus on employee training and development.
Full 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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