Materials Department Manager I

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with a strong presence across the United States, boasting more than 8,000 dedicated employee-owners working from over 200 locations nationwide. Founded in 1965, Terracon has established itself as a leading company specializing in various technical and engineering services including environmental consulting, facilities, geotechnical engineering, and materials testing. Over the decades, the firm has continuously evolved and expanded its expertise to meet the needs of a broad array of industries, helping clients successfully navigate complex engineering challenges. Terracon places a strong emphasis on people-first culture, underscored by its vision, "Together, we are best at people," which is evident in its commitment to an excellent compensation and benefits package for its employees. This includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plans, paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus opportunities, designed to support both personal and professional growth.

The role offered is a senior leadership position within Terracon's department that manages materials services, a critical sector responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of materials used in infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, airports, and stadiums. As a department leader, the individual is tasked with supervising or monitoring all projects in progress, ensuring that work aligns with client requirements and adheres to company policies, procedures, and standards. Key responsibilities include overseeing proposal preparation and cost estimates to ensure proper scoping of services, resource availability, and profitability. A crucial aspect of the role is managing the daily operations of the department, which involves staff training, development, performance reviews, safety oversight, quality assurance, and timely delivery of services.

The department leader also plays an active role in business development, collaborating with the Office Manager to identify and secure new project opportunities, while maintaining client relationships to support growth. Leadership duties extend to developing and executing annual business plans, managing key departmental metrics such as revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing, collections, and profitability. The position requires a proactive approach to risk management, fostering a culture of safety with leading safety efforts, promoting pre-task planning, and continuous quality monitoring to enhance project outcomes.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a technical background and significant experience in engineering or environmental sectors, ready to lead and shape the future operations and success of Terracon's materials department. The candidate will work within a collaborative team environment that values integrity, creativity, and care, reflecting Terracon's dedication to excellence and innovation in engineering consulting services. This leadership opportunity promises not only to impact important infrastructure projects but also to contribute to the growth and development of one of the most respected multidisciplinary firms in the country.