Job Information
Terracon Department Manager I in Chattanooga, Tennessee
25328BR
Service Line:
Materials
Office Name:
Chattanooga
Job Description:
General Responsibilities:
Come join our growing team as a Construction Materials Testing Department Manager in our Chattanooga office! Terracon continues to grow and is committed to building strong foundations in our local communities while striving for safety and wellbeing of our employees and the clients we serve.
In this role you will be the driving force behind project success, you'll oversee every detail from inception to completion. You will ensure projects run seamlessly, meeting client expectations and company standards while leading staff development, safety oversight, and quality assurance. You will also participate in business development to elevate our services and 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 while maintaining client relationships.
If you have a servant’s heart, a growth mindset, and a desire to grow as a leader, you’ll thrive in Terracon’s innovative and service driven team atmosphere! Come “Explore with Us” today!
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
With support from the Office Manager perform business and client development activities.
With support from the Office Manager develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding.
With support from the Office Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the department.
With support from the Office Manager 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.
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Engage APRs on projects at their onset.
Requirements:
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.
Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Certification:
- Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
Exemption:
Exempt
Requisition ID:
25328BR
Posting Title:
Construction Materials Testing Department Manager
Employment Type:
Regular, Full Time
City, State (Office Location):
Chattanooga, TN
About Terracon:
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and 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 and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Job Category:
Operations Management