Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing

Terracon; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Omaha seeks a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager/Engineer to own projects, interact with clients, and grow professionally. You’ll lead teams in field and lab tasks, ensuring safety, accuracy, and budgets are met. This role offers direct client contact and a clear growth path.

You’ll manage moderately complex projects, review plans, analyze data, mentor staff, and contribute to business development. A PE license or progress toward licensure is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction materials testing projects from proposal through completion.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure safety, accuracy and on-budget delivery.
• Review plans and specifications and verify field compliance.
• Analyze field and lab test data to support project decisions.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, schedules and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff and support field personnel.
• Partner with senior PMs on larger projects.
• Support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

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

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.

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