Senior Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing

Location: Des Moines, IA, United States

This position can report to any of the following Iowa offices: Ames, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Dubuque, Quad Cities/Bettendorf

Ready to grow your career as part of a down-to-earth team with the freedom to explore and develop solutions on rewarding, large-scale projects? Want a flexible work environment and a culture where your ideas are valued and your safety is paramount? How about having access to a nationwide bench of expertise, and opportunities to learn and lead? This is life at Terracon, a 100% employee-owned company where we chart our course together and everyone benefits when our hard work creates success.

Manage materials engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, within scope, and on budget. Monitor project progress, track performance against project plans, and proactively resolve issues to minimize delays. Coordinate project resources, schedules, budgets, forecasts, subcontractors, and vendors as needed. Lead project meetings and prepare reports to communicate status, risks, and milestones to clients and project teams. Establish priorities, assign tasks, and oversee project staff to achieve project objectives. Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring deliverables meet expectations and contractual requirements. Collaborate with the APR throughout all phases of the project, particularly at key decision points and critical milestones. Approve invoices, manage project financials, and prepare change orders as necessary.

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