Geotechnical Project Manager

Terracon

Springfield, MO

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asbestos, Billing, Budgeting, Business Intelligence, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction Management, Consulting, Corporate Policies, Credit and Collections, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Drilling Equipment, Driver's License, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Equipment Selection, Establish Priorities, Financial Management, Forecasting, Geology, Geophysics, Geotechnical Engineering, Identify Issues, Laboratory, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Reporting Skills, Resource Management, Risk, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Sustainability, Time Management, Vehicle Fleets

LOCATION

Springfield, MO

POSTED

2 days ago

Job Description

Manage all aspects of a geotechnical engineering project to ensure that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Responsible for completing the project as per its contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against the project plan.Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays. May be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors. Conducts meetings and prepares 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. May have responsibilities to communicate with the client and deliver work products to satisfaction of client. Coordinates effort with APR to make sure that APR has opportunity to engage throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures. Is involved with approving invoices, preparing change orders, and collections.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of a small to large sized project.
Proactively communicate with the client regarding scope, schedule, and budget.
Works with client or NAM to define project scope, schedule and budget.
Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing the project.
Leads safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plan.
Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project. This may include preparing calculations, designs, reports and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.
Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project.
Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
Coordinates with APR to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time allowed for reviews of all critical junctures.
Coordinates with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections
Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Engage APRs on projects at their onset.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practices by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Construction Management and a minimum of 5 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience.
A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) or similar professional registration/certification relevant to the type of services and projects being managed
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar professional certification

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

Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients' challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.

Geotechnical Project Manager

Terracon

Springfield, MO

About the Company

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