Materials Senior Project Manager

Terracon; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager in Lenexa, where you will play a pivotal role in significant projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead field investigations, manage project compliance, and mentor junior engineers. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a healthy work-life balance, you will thrive in an environment that values innovation and collaboration. Contribute to impactful projects across various sectors while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in engineering and project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage phases of projects ensuring adherence to safety guidelines.
• Lead field investigations and perform engineering analyses.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Analysis

Quality Control

Client Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Terracon is growing and deeply committed to building strong foundations in our communities, ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and clients alike. Join our Lenexa office as a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager/Engineer/Lead and play a pivotal role in some of Kansas City's most significant projects!

As a key team member, you’ll provide engineering and consulting services across various projects and sectors, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and quality standards. Your responsibilities include leading field investigations, performing engineering analyses, developing plans, overseeing project compliance with specifications, preparing proposals, managing budgets, resolving design challenges, and communicating complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences. You will also develop and mentor new engineers, review their reports and calculations, and contribute to impactful projects in public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial sectors.

This role offers extensive opportunities for career advancement and a healthy work-life balance. If you have a servant’s heart, a growth mindset, and a drive to develop as a leader, you’ll excel in Terracon’s innovative and service-driven environment. Explore with us today!

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Manage detailed phases of projects with moderate size and complexity as a fully competent engineering/construction professional.
2. Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
3. Collaborate closely with senior project managers to gain experience for managing more complex and larger projects.
4. Perform quality control reviews of proposals and reports prepared by others.
5. Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for report inclusion.
6. Serve as a technical adviser to junior team members and supervise field or project staff as needed.
7. Interact directly with clients and project teams to develop scopes of services, communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations.
8. Participate in marketing, sales, and business development efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 to 15 years’ experience.
• Successful track record in managing projects.
• Energetic problem solver.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with over 6,000 employee-owners across more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have evolved into a successful firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Our growth is driven by our talented employee-owners exceeding client expectations and advancing their careers through new opportunities.

Our vision, “Together, we are best at people,” is reflected in our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.