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Terracon

Senior Project Manager - Materials

Terracon, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319

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Overview

Senior Project Manager - Materials at Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprising more than 7,000 engineers and professionals across more than 180 locations. Since 1965, Terracon specializes in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of a facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering project to ensure safe completion on time and within scope and budget. Ensure the project is completed as per its contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against the project plan. Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems to minimize delays; may manage resources, scheduling, budgets, forecasts, and working with external vendors/subcontractors. Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate project status to the project team and client. Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet targets and milestones. Communicate with the client to deliver work products to their satisfaction. Coordinate effort with APR to ensure opportunities for engagement throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures. Approve invoices, prepare change orders, and manage collections. Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of large-scale and complex projects. Define project scope, schedule, and budget with the client or NAM; lead interactions with client and stakeholders. Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completion; lead safety efforts and ensure compliance with the approved safety plan. Resolve operational problems and identify, develop, and secure necessary resources to complete the project. Prepare designs and work specifications; develop schedules, budgets, and forecasts; select materials, equipment, staff, and contractors. Estimate costs and time required; prepare forecasts for expenditures and manage scope to meet budget. Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to meet targets; partner with other departments to secure specialized resources. Conduct project meetings and prepare status reports for the project team and stakeholders; coach and mentor project staff. Coordinate with APR for oversight and quality reviews; coordinate with accounting for financial management, invoicing, and collections. Develop understanding of project-related risk and protect the company; be familiar with company risk policies. Lead safety efforts for the team and promote a safe work environment; encourage pre-task planning. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices across projects and proposals. Engage APRs on projects from onset; begin documented mentoring and the Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification process. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology) with a minimum of 10 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 14 years’ related experience. Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history. Preferred Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) or similar registration/certification relevant to project type. Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred. About Terracon

Terracon is an employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than 7,000 professionals across 180 locations. Since 1965, Terracon has grown to offer environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Our growth comes from employee-owners delivering exceptional client service and advancing their careers with new opportunities. Terracon’s vision, “Together, we are best at people,” is demonstrated through our compensation and benefits package. Eligible roles may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs. EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, or military status.

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