Construction Materials Project Manager

Terracon; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Wisconsin seeks a project manager with engineering/geology background to lead small to mid-size projects. You will define scope, manage budgets, and coordinate staff and resources to meet milestones while promoting strong safety practices and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a technical degree in engineering, environmental science, or geology and 5+ years of related experience (or 9 years without a degree). A PE/PG registration is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology with at least 5 years of related experience, or 9 years without a degree.
• Valid driver's license (if required) with acceptable violation history.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) registration/certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a small to medium sized project.
• Define project scope, schedule and budget with the client or NAM.
• Design, communicate, and implement a project plan to complete the project.
• Lead safety efforts including preparation and compliance with the safety plan.
• Resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Identify and gather resources to complete the project, including calculations, designs, reports, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with other departments to secure specialized resources.
• Communicate project status through meetings and reports.
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet targets.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology

5+ years related experience

9 years related experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of a small to medium sized project.
• Works with client or NAM to define project scope, schedule and budget.
• Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing the project.
• Leads safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plan.
• Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project. This may include preparing calculations, designs, reports and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
• Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.
• Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project.
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
• Coordinates with APR to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time allowed for reviews of all critical junctures.
• Coordinates with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections
• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Engage APRs on projects at their onset.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practices by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and a minimum of 5 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practices by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and a minimum of 5 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) or similar professional registration/certification relevant to the type of services and projects being managed