Job Information
Terracon Senior Project Manager in Dallas, Texas
27569BR
Service Line:
Environmental
Office Name:
Dallas
Job Description:
Are you ready for your next exciting opportunity working within the environmental industry? This is the one you are looking for. Our DFW Metro offices are looking for a motivated and energetic, Senior Project Manager to support the North Texas region and be based in our DFW Metro Office , or one of our other north Texas, offices. Our north Texas team works on exciting projects including due diligence environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater assessments, industrial hygiene consulting, and site remediation for property owners, developers, municipalities, financial institutions, architects and engineers, and construction clients, including many of the largest companies in the US.
This position is for a Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for undertaking project responsibilities associated with due diligence (Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)) projects, including researching and interpreting historical and regulatory data, conducting field reconnaissance and interviews, support and lead safety efforts on project sites, develop conclusions regarding environmental site conditions and communication with clients regarding findings, conclusion and recommendations. With support and oversight of their Department Manager, the candidate will prepare reports to summarize findings, conduct client interactions, preparation of technical and cost proposals, and assist with managing project budgets. Projects may include site assessments from varied contaminants; environmental assessments including Phase I/II site assessments; and environmental services to support site redevelopment. In this position, the candidate is to be confident and thorough in their ability to review historical site development data, interpret and evaluate field and analytical data, and have a strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations. As a client facing position, the individual must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to relay timely project information.
If your passion lies in working on environmental projects that help our community grow, and if you're interested in belonging to an employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company! We share your passion.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of large scale and complex projects.
Works with client or national account manager (NAM) to define project scope, schedule and budget
Leads interactions with client and stakeholders to ensure their goals are being considered in execution of the work
Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing a project.
Leads safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plan
Resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
Identify, develop, and gather necessary resources to complete the project.
Prepare designs and work specifications; develop schedules, budgets and forecasts; select materials, equipment, project staff, and contractors.
Estimate costs, resources, and time required to complete.
Prepares forecasts for expenditures and manages scope, schedule to meet budget
Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure targets are met.
Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.
Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
Coach and mentor project staff and assist them to solve problems.
Coordinates with authorized project reviewer (APR) to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time allowed for quality reviews
Coordinates with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections
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 APRs on projects at their onset.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practices by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and a minimum of 10 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 14 years’ related experience.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Certification:
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) or similar professional registration/certification relevant to the type of services and projects being managed
Authorized Project Reviewer status.
Exemption:
Exempt
Requisition ID:
27569BR
Posting Title:
Senior 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