What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager I A/E/C Industry position at Terracon Consultants, Inc.?
Job Description
Terracon's Sarasota office is seeking an Operations Manager to lead their office! In this opportunity, your leadership will shape projects, teams, and long-term business growth. This position offers the opportunity to drive profitability, strengthen client relationships, and foster a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement while making a meaningful impact.
General Responsibilities:
Manage and direct activities of an engineering consulting office. This includes profit/loss management, employee supervision, project management, quality control, health and safety oversight, client relations and development, and new business development. Work in concert with partner offices in the region to best utilize staff, assign resources, and ensure quality. Responsible for general leasehold improvements, project and office equipment, and proper utilization of all personnel. Develop and/or review all contracts and proposals prepared by the office; verify technical and financial provisions and ensure manpower budgets are sufficient to complete the contracted work and render a profit.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Oversee a growing office supporting multiple service lines.
- Focus will be directed to management of specific projects, quality, and employee utilization.
- Review contracts and proposals prepared by office personnel.
- Monitor job status reports and ensure quality standards are met.
- May participate with corporate marketing to maintain client contacts for future development of new business.
- Responsible for following requirements of the strategic plan; partner with Director, Regional Operations to grow office in accordance with the strategic plan.
- Manage risk related to projects. Ensure contracts are signed and fully executed prior to commencing work. Monitor adherence to corporate risk policies and practices. Hold Managers accountable for mitigating or eliminating risk.
- Communicates safety initiatives, rules and guidelines for Office or Region. Holds Managers and Employees accountable for following safety rules and guidelines.
- Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold Managers accountable for quality control standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years' practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years' related experience.
- Prior management experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
- Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
About Terracon
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'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.