Construction Materials Department Manager

Job Description

Ready to grow your career as part of a down-to-earth team with the freedom to explore and develop solutions on rewarding, large-scale projects? Want a flexible work environment and a culture where your ideas are valued and your safety is paramount? How about having access to a nationwide bench of expertise, and opportunities to learn and lead? This is life at Terracon, a 100% employee-owned company where we chart our course together and everyone benefits when our hard work creates success.

• New Office in Springdale!

Are you ready for the next challenge in your career? Want to lead a thriving team of engineering and testing professionals? Then join our growing team as a Construction Materials Department Manager in Springdale and work on some of the most exciting construction projects in the Arkansas! Come, Explore with Us!

The Springdale Materials Department realized growth in excess of 60% in 2023 and has realized over 140% growth thus far in 2024. As a Materials Department Manager, you'll be responsible for continued growth and will be working on some of the most complex projects in the area. You'll have the opportunity to exercise your technical skills, grow our business in the region, and develop top talent in our field as a prominent leader in our organization.

Our Springdale office is working on projects for ArDOT, XNA Regional Airport, several local communities and various national clients. We have also helped our clients evaluate dam spillways for voids beneath the ground.

Join our team today and be a part of 100% employee owned firm that passionate about our people and for the communities we serve!

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Daily Duties

• Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates with varying degrees of complexity.

• Directs the short-range business development activities of all department personnel to ensure that adequate fees are available to support the manpower on the payroll.

• Plan for and execute the recruitment, selection, training, mentoring, and development of all employees in the department.

• Prepare and execute the department annual business plan.

• Oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.

• 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 our quality team on projects at their onset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering or Construction Management or 8 years' practice experience.

• Previous supervisory experience.

• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Preferred skills:

• Professional license or registration.

• Master's degree or PhD preferred.

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About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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.