Terracon

Group Manager

Terracon$90K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology with 5 years' experience, or 9 years of related experience without a degree.
  • Certification or licensure in field of expertise preferred.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise project progress to ensure timely execution and adherence to client requirements.
  • Oversee preparation of proposals and cost estimates with proper service scoping.
  • Plan and assist in business development activities to build client relationships.
  • Manage staffing plans, recruitment, and onboarding activities.
  • Execute annual business plans for the specialty service group in collaboration with management.
  • Monitor key performance metrics including revenue growth and project profitability.
  • Lead safety initiatives and ensure adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee training and development programs.
  • Opportunities for professional certification and further education.
  • Supportive team environment fostering integrity and creativity.
  • Access to nationwide resources and collaborative expertise.
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

    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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