Department Manager I

Terracon

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Bonus programs

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Richmond, Virginia seeks an experienced professional to supervise department projects, manage proposals, and enhance client relationships. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and has at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role involves overseeing operations, ensuring safety, and maintaining quality standards. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan are offered. Join this employee-owned firm and contribute to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

5 years of practice experience in Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology.
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

Supervise all projects to ensure work meets client requirements.
Manage proposals and cost estimates for profitability.
Oversee daily operations including staff training and safety.
Participate in business development and maintain client relationships.
Monitor and improve quality standards on projects.
Promote safety, quality, and risk-awareness across projects.
Identify project opportunities and build client relationships.
Lead continuous improvement of project delivery and standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Proposal development

Client relationship building

Budgeting and cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Valid driver’s license

Job description

General Responsibilities

Supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability. Supervise the daily operations of a department including staff training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedure. Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.

Job Description

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

Responsible for preparation of 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm 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.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification

Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 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.

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