What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Materials Department Manager II position at Terracon Consultants, Inc.?
General Responsibilities:
Our Salt Lake City office is seeking a Department Manager to lead our well-established Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections services team. This position provides opportunities to work on high-profile construction, transportation, power generation and transmission, infrastructure, and other projects.
Our presence in the Salt Lake City market started in 1980, and we have a long-standing tradition of serving our community and clients with solutions for the natural and built environment. The Utah team of more than 100 employee-owners is ready for the challenge. We partner with our clients, providing innovative, technology-based solutions along with a nationwide network of resources to help our clients and our employees reach their goals. Take the opportunity to join an employee-owned company and be a part of one of the most extensive and dynamic Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection teams in Utah.
As Department Manager, you will lead a team of over 30 professionals, including Project Mangers, Special Inspectors, Technicians, a Lab Manager, and Laboratory personnel. You will also be part of a fantastic and high-functioning leadership team that guides over 100 professionals in construction materials testing and special inspections, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, environmental planning, and landscape architecture services.
Supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability. Supervise the daily operations of a department including staff training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedure. Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.
As Department Manager, you will lead a team of over 30 professionals, including Project Mangers, Special Inspectors, Technicians, a Lab Manager, and Laboratory personnel. You will also be part of a fantastic and high-functioning leadership team that guides over 100 professionals in construction materials testing and special inspections, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, environmental planning, and landscape architecture services.
Supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability. Supervise the daily operations of a department including staff training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedure. Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 8 years’ practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years’ related experience.
- Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
- Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.
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