Job Information
Terracon Project Engineer in Manhattan, Kansas
27455BR
Service Line:
Materials
Office Name:
Manhattan
Job Description:
General Responsibilities:
Join our winning team and work on some of the most exciting construction projects in the Kansas City region. Be part of a dynamic team of field, laboratory, and technical staff who are all about delivering great client experiences on every project. Leverage our industry leading innovative tools to deliver first class service to our clients. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow your career with our leading national firm, headquartered in Kansas City.
Terracon is 100% employee-owned with competitive pay and benefits and we’re seeking a professional with the skills necessary to meet and/or exceed client and project needs in our Lenexa, KS office. Effective communicator with a positive attitude and desire to win are musts.
This individual will be a safety-minded and client-focused operational lead of Special Inspection and construction materials testing/consulting services for a wide variety of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to effectively communicate simple to complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in the public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and/or industrial sectors.
Essential Role and Responsibilities:
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Provide outstanding client experience through great customer service, responsiveness, and excellent communication.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.
Career level, fully competent engineering professional with responsibility for managing detailed phases of projects with moderate size and complexity.
Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
Work closely with senior-level project managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects.
Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
Prepare proposals and reports for small and large projects of varying complexity.
Perform quality control review of proposals written by others.
Interact directly with client and external project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.
Identify and track future project opportunities
Develop and maintain client relationships on active projects
Supervise and/or train field services and lower level staff.
Work under the supervision of an Authorized Project Reviewer
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practices by the Firm including Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, or similar and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Certification:
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) or similar professional registration/certification relevant to the type of services and projects being managed
Exemption:
Exempt
Requisition ID:
27455BR
Posting Title:
Construction Materials Testing Project Manager/Engineer
Employment Type:
Regular, Full Time
City, State (Office Location):
Manhattan, KS
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.
Job Category:
Engineering
Expected Salary Range:
The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.