Senior Engineering Office Operations Manager

Terracon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Austin office, is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead an engineering consulting office. You will oversee profit/loss, staffing, project management, quality control, health and safety, and client development to grow the office.

Responsibilities include assigning personnel to projects, supervising proposals, managing budgets, and driving business development while ensuring risk is mitigated and contracts are properly executed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years’ experience or 14 years’ related experience in lieu.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an office supporting multiple service lines and manage labor revenues.
• Assign office manpower to projects to optimize utilization.
• Supervise preparation of proposals and coordinate with marketing and technical experts.
• Monitor workloads and manage employee lifecycle (recruitment, hiring, performance, salary, discipline).
• Direct the office’s business development efforts.
• Assist Department Managers in staffing decisions to secure qualified personnel.
• Develop and execute the annual office business plan.
• Prepare annual budgets and operate the office within approved budgets.
• Monitor project status reports and coordinate with department managers.
• Report progress to the Director, Regional Operations including business development and finances.
• Grow the office in line with the strategic plan and manage project risks.
• Ensure contracts are signed and work starts only after execution, and uphold risk policies.
• Communicate safety initiatives and enforce safety rules.
• Promote quality monitoring and ensure adherence to best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Safety oversight

Client relations

Business development

Staffing

Contract management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Terracon Consultants, Austin office, is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead an engineering consulting office. You will oversee profit/loss, staffing, project management, quality control, health and safety, and client development to grow the office.

Responsibilities include assigning personnel to projects, supervising proposals, managing budgets, and driving business development while ensuring risk is mitigated and contracts are properly executed.