Terracon

Materials Department Manager

Terracon$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology) with 8 years' experience, or 12 years of related experience without a degree.
  • Master's degree or PhD preferred.
  • Proven supervisory experience.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable violation history.
  • Preferred: Licensed Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • Preferred: Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all projects are executed on time and meet client requirements and company standards.
  • Prepare and review proposals and cost estimates for various projects.
  • Direct business development activities to secure necessary funding for staff.
  • Plan and manage recruitment, training, and development of department employees.
  • Develop and oversee the department's annual business plan.
  • Track key metrics related to revenue, staff utilization, project billing, and profitability.
  • Lead safety initiatives and promote best safety practices within the team.
  • Monitor and improve quality standards on projects and proposals.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and mentor a specialized team in a prominent organization.
  • Exposure to diverse projects in a dynamic field.
  • Commitment to continuous quality improvement and safety standards.
  • Support for professional development and potential advancement opportunities.
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 varying degrees of complexity.
  • 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 and execute 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
    • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 8 years' practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years' related experience.
    • Master's degree or PhD preferred.
    • Previous supervisory experience.
    • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Licensed Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.)
    • 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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