Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing

Terracon Consultants Inc
  • Omaha, NE
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    General Responsibilities:

    Ready to lead meaningful projects-and still have room to grow?

    At Terracon, we're looking for a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager / Engineer who wants ownership of their projects, direct client interaction, and a clear path for continued professional growth. If you enjoy solving real-world construction challenges, supporting teams in the field, and seeing your work make a visible impact on communities, this could be a great next step.

    We're hiring for our Omaha Construction Materials team, where collaboration, technical quality, and safety come first-and where experienced professionals still get room to grow.

    Why Terracon?

    • Career growth: Learn from senior PMs and take on increasing responsibility
    • Project variety: Work across industries and project types
    • People-first culture: Safety, collaboration, and professional integrity drive how we work
    • Community impact: Be part of projects that visibly improve the places where people live and work

    Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

    In this role, you'll manage construction materials testing projects from proposal through completion. You'll work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to make sure projects are delivered safely, accurately, and on budget.

    You'll:

    • Manage moderately complex construction materials projects and client relationships
    • Review construction plans and specifications and verify compliance in the field
    • Analyze and interpret laboratory and field test data
    • Prepare proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets
    • Track project progress and communicate findings and recommendations to clients
    • Mentor junior staff and support field personnel
    • Partner with senior project managers on larger or more complex projects
    • Participate in business development and client relationship-building efforts

    Projects may support public works, transportation, commercial, energy, industrial, or communications infrastructure.

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
    • 5+ years of relevant experience in construction materials, testing, or related services
    • Valid driver's license

    Preferred (but not required):

    • Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
    • Master's degree in Engineering
    • ICC or NICET certifications

    About Us

    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 was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

    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.

    About the Team

    Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we're at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.

    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.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOmaha, NE

    Skills

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