Job Description
General Responsibilities:
With support from the Local Exploration Manager, assist with day-to-day activities of a team of Exploration Team Members such as Drillers and Driller Assistants in the performance of services provided by an engineering consulting project office. Services may take place in the field on client sites or in the engineering project office. Provide direct safety oversight and training; guidance and instruction on the assessment of site conditions and issues that may arise. May assist the Local Exploration Manager with utility locate requests, project planning, site layouts, scheduling, and training of the field staff.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight to field staff in the performance of exploration services.
• Provide daily monitoring and progress of current and upcoming projects.
• Maintain project schedule status and communicate with Department Managers, Project Managers and Office Managers on resource requirements and project updates.
• With support from the Local Exploration Manager, schedule and dispatch staff to project sites based on skill set, certifications, location, project and priority.
• Regularly communicate with project managers to provide project updates and timelines.
• Monitor exploration operations to ensure it is completed based on project plans and specifications; provide technical guidance and work direction.
• Billing
• Provide training and development to field staff.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of field staff.
• 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.
• May provide assistance with exploration services, as needed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering or Geology preferred.
• Minimum 4-6 years’ relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

• Certification or licensure in field of expertise.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 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.