Construction Materials Testing Project Manager

Terracon•Charleston, WV

About The Position

Manage construction materials testing and engineering projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within scope, and within budget. The role is responsible for delivering work according to the contracted scope, monitoring progress against the project plan, addressing operational issues, and minimizing delays. It may include managing resources, schedules, budgets, forecasts, vendors, subcontractors, and contractors. The Project Manager communicates project status to team members and clients, assigns and coordinates staff, and may communicate with clients and deliver work products to their satisfaction. The role also coordinates with APRs so they can participate throughout projects, particularly at critical junctures, and supports financial administration such as invoice approval, change orders, and collections. The Project Manager manages small to medium-sized projects, defining scope, schedule, and budget with the client or NAM and developing and implementing project plans. Responsibilities include leading safety efforts, identifying and securing project resources, coordinating specialized support across departments or offices, monitoring quality, managing project-related risks, and coordinating reviews with APRs. The role also works with accounting on financial management, invoicing, and collections, and promotes safe work practices, pre-task planning, and continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the Firm, such as Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology, and at least 5 years of related experience; alternatively, at least 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or similar professional registration or certification relevant to the services and projects managed.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of small to medium-sized construction materials testing and engineering projects.
Work with the client or NAM to define project scope, schedule, and budget.
Design, communicate, and implement project plans.
Lead safety efforts, prepare for and comply with approved safety plans, and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines.
Troubleshoot and resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
Identify, develop, and gather resources required to complete projects, including materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
Prepare or coordinate calculations, designs, reports, work specifications, schedules, budgets, and forecasts as needed.
Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized project resources.
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.
Coordinate with APRs to ensure appropriate oversight and adequate review time at critical junctures; engage APRs at project onset.
Coordinate with accounting on financial management, invoicing, and collections.
Monitor project progress and performance against the project plan and contracted scope.
Identify and understand project-related risks, company risk policies, and ways to protect the Company.
Create and model a safe work environment, demonstrate safety practices, and promote pre-task planning.
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement, and monitor quality standards and practices.
Approve invoices, prepare change orders, and support collections as applicable.
Communicate with clients and deliver work products to their satisfaction as applicable.