Department Lead — Projects, Growth & Safety

Terracon; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Columbia, SC to supervise multiple projects, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold client requirements and company standards. The role includes business development, staffing, and annual planning responsibilities within a dynamic department.

The candidate will lead safety initiatives, monitor quality, and manage key metrics such as revenue growth and profitability, while maintaining alignment with Terracon’s policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• With support from the Office Manager perform business and client development activities.
• With support from the Office Manager develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding.
• With support from the Office Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the department.
• With support from the Office Manager oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
• 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.
• Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
• Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Environmental Science / Geology

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

Terracon is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Columbia, SC to supervise multiple projects, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold client requirements and company standards. The role includes business development, staffing, and annual planning responsibilities within a dynamic department.

The candidate will lead safety initiatives, monitor quality, and manage key metrics such as revenue growth and profitability, while maintaining alignment with Terracon’s policies.