28215BR

Service Line:

Geotechnical

Office Name:

Dallas

Job Description:

General Responsibilities:

Assist project managers to manage all aspects of geotechnical engineering projects to ensure that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Responsible for monitoring assigned projects for its contracted scope; team performance; and budgetary goals. Assist the geotechnical team in tracking all projects, billing, WIP and milestones. Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays. May be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors. Conducts meetings and prepares reports to communicate the status of the project to project team and client. Set priorities, 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 client. Coordinates effort with APR to make sure that APR has opportunity to engage throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures. Is involved with approving invoices, preparing change orders.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Track current project status

• Track proposal creation, deliverables and follow up.

• Update project milestones.

• Implement processes for efficient billing and project delivery.

• Assist project managers in itemizing T&M projects including TxDOT projects.

• Under direct supervision manage a small project, or one phase of a large project.

• Identify, resolve, or escalate operational problems and minimize delays.

• Coordinate the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and the firm receives satisfactory standards of service.

• Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones.

• Submits project deliverables to client as per contract scope and schedule.

• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with company risk policies.

• Promote pre-task planning for all projects.

• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practices by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Exemption:

Exempt

Requisition ID:

28215BR

Posting Title:

Geotechnical Assistant Project Manager

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Dallas, TX

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.

Job Category:

Project Management