Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing

Terracon; Lincoln (NE); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Terracon is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager / Engineer for our Omaha team. You will own projects, interact directly with clients, and guide teams through field and lab activities, ensuring safety, quality, and on-budget delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction materials testing and hold a relevant engineering degree, with a PE license being a plus. This on-site role supports public works, transportation, and commercial projects.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction materials, testing, or related services.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Manage construction materials testing projects from proposal through completion.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to meet safety, quality, and budget targets.
• Review plans and specifications and verify field compliance.
• Analyze and interpret laboratory and field test data.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
• Track project progress and communicate findings to clients.
• Mentor junior staff and support field personnel.
• Partner with senior PMs on larger projects and contribute to business development.

Conocimientos

Project management

Client interaction

Mentor junior staff

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Descripción del empleo

General Responsibilities

Ready to lead meaningful projects—and still have room to grow?
At Terracon, we’re looking for a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager / Engineer who wants ownership of their projects, direct client interaction, and a clear path for continued professional growth. If you enjoy solving real-world construction challenges, supporting teams in the field, and seeing your work make a visible impact on communities, this could be a great next step. We’re hiring for our Omaha Construction Materials team, where collaboration, technical quality, and safety come first—and where experienced professionals still get room to grow.

Why Terracon?

• Career growth: Learn from senior PMs and take on increasing responsibility
• Project variety: Work across industries and project types
• People-first culture: Safety, collaboration, and professional integrity drive how we work
• Community impact: Be part of projects that visibly improve the places where people live and work

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll manage construction materials testing projects from proposal through completion. You’ll work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to make sure projects are delivered safely, accurately, and on budget.

You’ll

• Manage moderately complex construction materials projects and client relationships
• Review construction plans and specifications and verify compliance in the field
• Analyze and interpret laboratory and field test data
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets
• Track project progress and communicate findings and recommendations to clients
• Mentor junior staff and support field personnel
• Partner with senior project managers on larger or more complex projects
• Participate in business development and client relationship-building efforts

Projects may support public works, transportation, commercial, energy, industrial, or communications infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction materials, testing, or related services
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred (but Not Required)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
• Master’s degree in Engineering
• ICC or NICET certifications