Senior Projects & Operations Leader

Terracon; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Michigan seeks a seasoned project supervisor to oversee multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery, client alignment, and compliance with Terracon’s policies. You will guide proposals, cost estimates, and daily department operations, including staff training, safety oversight, and timely service delivery.

You will work with the Department/Office Manager to plan staffing, recruit and onboard, and execute the annual business plan for the specialty group, while monitoring revenue

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology with 5 years’ practice, or 9 years’ related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience preparing proposals and cost estimates for client engagements.
• Ability to develop staffing plans, recruit and onboard staff, and implement annual business plans.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or monitor projects to ensure timely work and adherence to client requirements and internal standards.
• Oversee department operations including staff training, safety, and quality of deliverables.
• Lead business development to identify, win, and execute project opportunities and maintain client relationships.
• Manage key metrics: revenue growth, staffing efficiency, project billing and profitability.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Environmental Science or Geology)

5 years’ practice experience OR 9 years’ related experience in lieu of degree

Proposal preparation

Cost estimating

Staff training and development

Business development activities

Staff recruitment and onboarding

Project profitability awareness

Safety leadership

Job description

Terracon in Michigan seeks a seasoned project supervisor to oversee multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery, client alignment, and compliance with Terracon’s policies. You will guide proposals, cost estimates, and daily department operations, including staff training, safety oversight, and timely service delivery.

You will work with the Department/Office Manager to plan staffing, recruit and onboard, and execute the annual business plan for the specialty group, while monitoring revenue