Materials Senior Project Manager

Terracon•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Materials Senior Project Manager manages facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering projects from planning through completion. The role is responsible for ensuring projects are performed safely, on schedule, within contracted scope, and within budget while monitoring project progress and performance against the project plan. The position identifies and resolves operational challenges, secures and coordinates resources, and manages project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risks. It also involves building client relationships, coordinating external vendors and contractors, leading project meetings, reporting status, supporting quality reviews, and coordinating invoicing and collections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the Firm, such as Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology, and a minimum of 10 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 14 years of related experience.
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.
Authorized Project Reviewer status.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of large-scale, complex projects from planning through completion.
Partner with the client or NAM to define project scope, schedule, and budget.
Lead interactions with clients and key stakeholders to account for their goals and priorities throughout project execution.
Develop, communicate, and implement project plans for successful project completion.
Lead project safety efforts, including preparing and complying with approved safety plans.
Identify and resolve operational challenges to minimize delays.
Identify, develop, and secure resources needed to complete projects.
Prepare designs and work specifications; develop schedules, budgets, and forecasts; and select materials, equipment, project staff, and contractors.
Estimate the costs, resources, and time required for project completion.
Prepare expenditure forecasts and manage project scope and schedule to support delivery within budget.
Monitor project activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to achieve project targets and milestones.
Collaborate with departments and offices to secure specialized resources and expertise.
Lead project meetings and prepare reports communicating project status.
Coach and mentor project staff and help resolve project-related challenges.
Coordinate with the APR to ensure appropriate oversight and sufficient time for quality reviews.
Coordinate with Accounting on business intelligence, invoicing, and collections.
Monitor project-related risks, understand potential challenges and protective measures, and maintain familiarity with applicable Company risk policies.
Promote safety across the project team, ensure adherence to safety rules and guidelines, model safe practices, and promote pre-task planning.
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement, monitor quality standards and practices, and engage APRs at project onset to support quality oversight.