Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Project variety

People-first culture

Community impact

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager/Engineer for their Omaha team. The role involves leading construction materials testing projects while ensuring they are delivered safely, accurately, and on budget.

Key responsibilities include managing client relationships, analyzing test data, and mentoring junior staff. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience in construction materials is required. Candidates with a PE license or a Master's degree are preferred, but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction materials testing or related services.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license, Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage moderately complex construction materials projects and client relationships.
• Review construction plans and verify compliance in the field.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, and track project progress.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Data analysis

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

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.

• 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