Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Terracon is growing and hiring a Construction Materials Department Manager for our Sarasota office. The successful candidate will be an experienced construction materials engineer who will be responsible for the engineering, planning, scheduling and coordinating construction materials specific project work. as well as scheduling technicians for projects varying in size and complexity. The successful candidate will be experienced in managing and leading small groups, preparing technical documents including proposals, reports and project management experience to support existing clients and project portfolios and expand our service offerings. Additional responsibilities include: completing the project as per its contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against the project plan. Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays. May be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors. Conducts meetings and prepares reports to communicate the status of the project-to-project team and client. Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones. This position will also require the successful candidate to conduct business development activities to assist in growing the department.

If your passion lies in working on exciting new projects that directly benefit your community, and if you're interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company! We share your passion.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of a construction materials department and be able to handle medium to large scale and complex projects
• Leads interactions with client and stakeholders to ensure their goals are being considered in execution of the work
• Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing a project
• Leads safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plan
• Resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Identify, develop, and gather necessary resources to complete the project
• Prepare designs and work specifications; develop schedules, budgets and forecasts; select materials, equipment, project staff, and contractors
• Estimate costs, resources, and time required to complete
• Prepares forecasts for expenditures and manages scope, schedule to meet budget
• Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure targets are met
• Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
• Coach and mentor project staff and assist them to solve problems
• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practices by the firm and a minimum of 7+ years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years’ related experience.
• Preferred candidate will have a P.E. or be able to obtain a Florida P.E. within 1 year.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

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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.