Construction Materials Assistant Project Manager; Part Time

General Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of a facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering project to ensure it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting; troubleshoot operational problems; and coordinate with external vendors, subcontractors, and clients. Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate status to the project team and client. Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet targets and milestones.

Communicate with the client and deliver work products to their satisfaction. Coordinate with APR for engagement on critical junctures and approve invoices, change orders, and collections.

• Under direct supervision, manage a small project or one phase of a large project.
• Implement an established project plan.
• Identify, resolve, and/or escalate operational problems and minimize delays.
• Lead safety efforts, including preparation and compliance with the approved safety plan.
• Analyze project requirements and perform calculations, write reports, and complete deliverables.
• Coordinate outside contractors to ensure integrated performance and satisfactory service standards.
• Estimate costs, resources, and time required; monitor activities; allocate resources; assign tasks; and ensure targets are met.
• Manage all aspects of a small to medium sized project.
• Work with client or NAM to define project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for project completion.
• Lead safety efforts and compliance with the safety plan.
• Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Identify, develop, and gather resources to complete the project, including calculations, designs, reports, schedules, budgets, forecasts, materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
• Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.
• Manage all aspects of a large-scale and complex project.
• Lead interactions with client and stakeholders to ensure their goals are considered in execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practices (Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology) and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Terracon is a 100 percent employee‑owned multidisciplinary consulting firm comprising 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’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.

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.