Operations Manager - A/E/C Industry

Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

Terracon's Lexington office is seeking an Operations Manager to lead their office! In this opportunity, your leadership will shape projects; environmental, geotechnical, materials testing, and laboratory teams; and long-term business growth within the Central and Eastern Kentucky Region. This position offers the opportunity to drive profitability, strengthen client relationships, and foster a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement while making a meaningful impact.

Manage and direct activities of an engineering consulting office. This includes profit/loss management, employee supervision, project management, quality control, health and safety oversight, client relations and development, and new business development. Responsible for general leasehold improvements, project and office equipment, and proper utilization of all personnel. Develop and/or review all contracts and proposals prepared by the office; verify technical and financial provisions and ensure manpower budgets are sufficient to complete the contracted work and render a profit.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Oversee a growing office supporting multiple service lines.

Focus will be directed to management of specific projects, quality, and employee utilization.

Review contracts and proposals prepared by office personnel.

Monitor job status reports and ensure quality standards are met.

Coordinate with divisional marketing, to maintain client contacts in CRM, for future development of new business.

Responsible for following requirements of the strategic plan; partner with Director, Regional Operations to grow office in accordance with the strategic plan.

Manage risk related to projects. Ensure contracts are signed and fully executed prior to commencing work. Monitor adherence to corporate risk policies and practices. Hold Managers accountable for mitigating or eliminating risk.

Communicates safety initiatives, rules and guidelines for Office or Region.Holds Managers and Employees accountable for following safety rules and guidelines.

Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects.Ensure best practices are being followed and hold Managers accountable for quality control standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and 8 years' practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years' related experience.

Prior management experience preferred.

A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Kentucky Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

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 r ace, color, r eligion, national origin, age, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2129