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Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Project Assistant

  • Wheat Ridge, Colorado
  • Regular, Full Time
  • Job ID 33552BR
  • United States
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Job Description

What we do:
Terracon Consultants, Inc. is a 100% employee owned engineering consulting company. In our Materials Department, we test and inspect soils, concrete, asphalt, masonry, reinforcing steel, and other components for construction.


Your role at Terracon:
At Terracon, we believe that supporting our teams with the right tools, processes, and people leads to better outcomes for our clients and communities. As a Project Support Assistant, you will play a key role in enhancing project delivery and ensuring operational excellence. This position supports project teams by handling essential administrative and coordination tasks that help projects run smoothly- from proposal development to closeout.


What you’ll do:

  • Assist with project and proposal setup, ensuring accurate and timely entry of data in our internal project management, tracking and reporting systems

  • Collaborate and communicate with project managers, technical staff, and finance specialists to track deliverables and project milestones

  • Manage and maintain key project documentation, including contracts, concrete/asphalt mix designs, project reports & distribution lists, and change requests

  • Support quality and compliance efforts by helping maintain data accuracy and appropriate access to sensitive information

  • Contribute to client service by facilitating communication and follow-up tasks, allowing project managers to stay focused on technical execution and client relationships


What we’re looking for:

  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through

  • Excellent responsiveness, communication and collaboration across teams and departments

  • Ability to quickly and independently prioritize and complete a variety of assigned tasks

  • A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn new systems and processes

  • Experience in a project coordination, administrative, or systems-based data entry role is a plus

  • Familiarity with or willingness to learn Terracon-specific systems and platforms


Why you’ll love working here:
Terracon is a 100% employee-owned firm guided by our purpose to "Explore with us." Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported and empowered. In this role, you’ll be part of a growing and evolving jobfamily that is helping reshape how we deliver value- to our teams and our clients.


Requirements:

  • High school diploma and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience.

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

  • Fluent in Microsoft Office applications.

  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.


Terracon’s Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging workplace for you, define and acknowledge success and give you ways to explore new avenues for your career. Our Total Rewards includes compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and training & development. Terracon considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, work location, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Terracon anticipates paying $23.75 to $28.50 within the hourly pay range for this position.



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.
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