Terracon

Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing

Terracon$80K — $95K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in construction materials, testing, or related services
  • Valid driver's license
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure (preferred)
  • Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)
  • ICC or NICET certifications (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Manage moderately complex construction materials projects and client relationships
  • Review construction plans and specifications and verify compliance in the field
  • Analyze and interpret laboratory and field test data
  • Prepare proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets
  • Track project progress and communicate findings and recommendations to clients
  • Mentor junior staff and support field personnel
  • Partner with senior project managers on larger or more complex projects
  • Participate in business development and client relationship-building efforts

Benefits

  • Ownership of projects with direct client interaction
  • Clear path for professional growth and development
  • Emphasis on collaboration, technical quality, and safety
  • Supportive environment encouraging problem-solving
  • Opportunity to make a visible impact on communities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Ready to lead meaningful projects-and still have room to grow?
At Terracon, we're looking for a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager / Engineer who wants ownership of their projects, direct client interaction, and a clear path for continued professional growth. If you enjoy solving real-world construction challenges, supporting teams in the field, and seeing your work make a visible impact on communities, this could be a great next step.
We're hiring for our Omaha Construction Materials team, where collaboration, technical quality, and safety come first-and where experienced professionals still get room to grow.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll manage construction materials testing projects from proposal through completion. You'll work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to make sure projects are delivered safely, accurately, and on budget.
You'll:

  • Manage moderately complex construction materials projects and client relationships
  • Review construction plans and specifications and verify compliance in the field
  • Analyze and interpret laboratory and field test data
  • Prepare proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets
  • Track project progress and communicate findings and recommendations to clients
  • Mentor junior staff and support field personnel
  • Partner with senior project managers on larger or more complex projects
  • Participate in business development and client relationship-building efforts

Projects may support public works, transportation, commercial, energy, industrial, or communications infrastructure.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in construction materials, testing, or related services
  • Valid driver's license

Preferred (but not required):

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • ICC or NICET certifications


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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