Construction Materials Testing Project Manager

Terracon•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Manage all aspects of construction materials testing engineering projects to ensure safe completion on time and within scope and budget. The Project Manager is responsible for delivering projects according to their contracted scope, monitoring progress and performance against project plans, troubleshooting operational issues, and minimizing delays. The role may include managing resources, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and contractors. The Project Manager communicates project status to teams and clients through meetings and reports, sets priorities, assigns tasks, and coordinates staff to meet project targets and milestones. The role may also include defining scope, schedules, and budgets with clients or NAM; preparing project plans and work products; coordinating reviews with APR; managing project risks and quality; leading safety efforts; and supporting invoicing, change orders, financial management, and collections.

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 being managed.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of small to medium-sized projects.
Work with the client or NAM to define project scope, schedule, and budget.
Design, communicate, and implement a plan for completing the project.
Lead safety efforts, including preparation and compliance with the approved safety plan.
Resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
Identify, develop, and gather resources needed to complete the project, including calculations, designs, reports, work specifications, schedules, budgets, forecasts, materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized project resources.
Conduct meetings and prepare reports communicating project status.
Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet targets and milestones.
Coordinate with APR to ensure appropriate oversight and sufficient time for reviews at critical junctures.
Coordinate with accounting on business intelligence, invoicing, collections, and financial management.
Understand project-related risks, how to protect the Company, and applicable company risk policies.
Create and model a safe work environment, demonstrate safety practices, and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines.
Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement and monitor quality standards and practices.
Engage APRs at project onset.
Communicate with clients and deliver work products to their satisfaction, as applicable.
Approve invoices, prepare change orders, and support collections, as applicable.