Assistant Project Manager – Construction Materials Testing

Assistant Project Manager – Construction Materials Testing

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General Responsibilities:

Manage aspects of a materials 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.

Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project to the 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 the client. Coordinate effort with APR to make sure APR has opportunity to engage throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures.

Is involved with approving invoices, preparing 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, or elevate operational problems and minimize delays.
• Lead safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plan.
• Analyze project requirements and perform calculations or write reports and complete deliverables.
• Coordinate the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and the firm receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Estimate the costs, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitor activities; allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
• Submit project deliverables to client as per contract scope and schedule.
• Deliver work within approved budget.
• Coordinate with APR to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time is allowed for reviews of all critical junctures.
• 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. Familiarize with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines; create and model a safe work environment; promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Continuously monitor and improve project quality; promote quality standards and practices.
• Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery; engage APRs on projects at their onset.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline plus 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 comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 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.

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Civil Engineering

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