| Location | Lubbock, TX |
Construction Materials Department Manager
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General Responsibilities:
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Terracon is growing and hiring a Construction Materials Department Manager for our Lubbock office. The successful candidate will be an experienced construction materials engineer who will be responsible for the engineering, planning, scheduling and coordinating construction materials specific project work, as well as scheduling materials technicians for projects varying in size and complexity. The successful candidate will be experienced in managing and leading project teams, preparing technical documents including proposals, reports and project management experience to support existing clients and project portfolios and expand our service offerings. Additional responsibilities include: completing projects as per its contracted scope; monitoring progress and performance against the project plan. Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Will be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors. Conducts meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project-to-project team and client. Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones. This position will also require the successful candidate to conduct business development activities to assist in growing the department.
Further, the successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of quality management systems and industry standards that govern construction materials engineering and testing operations. Experience overseeing laboratory quality programs, maintaining and supporting materials testing laboratory accreditations (including AASHTO, CCRL, ASTM, or similar programs), and ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and technical requirements is highly desired. The ideal candidate will also have a proven track record of supporting large, complex, multi-discipline projects by collaborating with geotechnical, environmental, facilities, and transportation teams to deliver integrated solutions, manage project risks, and meet client expectations for quality, schedule, and budget performance.
If your passion lies in working on exciting new projects that directly benefit your community, and if you're interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company! We share your passion.
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About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
About the Team
The chemistry that holds our materials team together is made of integrity, creativity, and care. We represent Terracon's largest technician and inspection workforce and ensure the materials used to build the nation's roads, bridges, airports, stadiums, and other structures are safe and sound. With our broad range of qualifications, specialized certifications, and building materials professionals, we are on-site, evaluating and testing materials in real-time to keep the pace of our clients' project, collecting and reporting data digitally to deliver critical insights. With our nationwide footprint of offices and laboratories, bench strength, flexibility, and diverse capabilities we identify issues and expedite solutions whenever problems arise.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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