Construction Materials PM & Engineer — Own Projects, Grow

Terracon; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Omaha seeks a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager/Engineer to own projects, interact with clients, and grow professionally. You’ll lead teams in field and lab tasks, ensuring safety, accuracy, and budgets are met. This role offers direct client contact and a clear growth path.

You’ll manage moderately complex projects, review plans, analyze data, mentor staff, and contribute to business development. A PE license or progress toward licensure is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction materials, testing, or related services.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction materials testing projects from proposal through completion.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure safety, accuracy and on-budget delivery.
• Review plans and specifications and verify field compliance.
• Analyze field and lab test data to support project decisions.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, schedules and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff and support field personnel.
• Partner with senior PMs on larger projects.
• Support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Terracon in Omaha seeks a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager/Engineer to own projects, interact with clients, and grow professionally. You’ll lead teams in field and lab tasks, ensuring safety, accuracy, and budgets are met. This role offers direct client contact and a clear growth path.

You’ll manage moderately complex projects, review plans, analyze data, mentor staff, and contribute to business development. A PE license or progress toward licensure is preferred but not required.