Operations Leader for A/E/C Services

Terracon; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon’s Lexington office is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the office, shaping projects and team efforts across environmental, geotechnical, materials testing, and laboratory services while driving long‑term growth in Central and Eastern Kentucky.

You will oversee profit/loss, staff, project management, quality and safety, client relations, and new business development, ensuring contracts are fully executed and budgets meet profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years’ practice experience, or 12 years’ related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Kentucky Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a growing office supporting multiple service lines.
• Direct profit/loss, staff, projects, quality, and safety oversight.
• Review contracts and proposals and ensure budgets render profit.
• Monitor project status and ensure quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with marketing and CRM for client development.
• Grow office in line with strategic plan and manage risk.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Profit & loss

Quality control

Client relations

Business development

Safety oversight

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license preferred

12 years experience (no degree)

Tools

CRM

Contract review

Job description

Terracon’s Lexington office is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the office, shaping projects and team efforts across environmental, geotechnical, materials testing, and laboratory services while driving long‑term growth in Central and Eastern Kentucky.

You will oversee profit/loss, staff, project management, quality and safety, client relations, and new business development, ensuring contracts are fully executed and budgets meet profitability.