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Terracon · 2 days ago

National Director of Materials Engineering and Construction Testing and Inspection Services

Olathe, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. They are seeking a National Director of Materials Engineering and Construction Testing and Inspection Services to lead the Construction Materials Service Line, providing guidance and leadership to promote safety, profitability, and growth in their practice.

Civil Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Theresa Bridges

Responsibilities

Materials Department Manager and Project Manager training and development

APR development and Quality Leadership

Recruitment of Materials leaders within operations

Technical Skills/Knowledge/Innovation and Technology

Safety Leadership and building our safety culture

Assist in strategic hiring and recruiting

Client Development/Management

Major Pursuit Partner

Change Management Leadership

Execution of the strategic and annual operations plans including assisting offices with achieving hiring goals

Assist Department Managers on how to increase financial performance

Maintain general knowledge of a variety of technical areas of practice involved in delivering services within the service line

Provide technical direction and oversight of project scopes and performance for a variety of practice areas within the service line (i.e. need a broad knowledge base)

Provide senior-level consulting to both internal staff and external clients

Assist in maintaining the quality of technical work at our high standards across all offices performing work in the service line

Be responsive to the needs of staff from around the company when questions on technical, contract and client issues are raised

Participates in external organizations and strives to hold leadership roles

Demonstrated ability to participate in and lead activities involving creative and innovative thinking and strategy development

Demonstrated ability to communicate well with technical professionals, corporate management and clients

Demonstrated ability to effectively lead change management to achieve desired results

Demonstrated leadership skills in people management and change adoption

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, effective workplace relationships

Models a strong work ethic consistent with Terracon culture and expectations

Understands and aligns with Terracon’s vision, mission and values and helps direct investment of resources to achieve the service line strategy

Pursue continuous improvement to the practice areas performed within the service line

Comfortable presenting internally and externally (large and small audiences)

Overnight Travel is required for this position, travel estimated to be 50%

Qualification

Materials EngineeringConstruction ServicesProject ManagementTechnical DirectionClient ManagementChange ManagementTeam BuildingContinuous ImprovementLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practices by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 15 years' related experience

In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years' related experience with at least 10 years of practical experience in Materials Engineering and Construction related services

Master's degree with at least 8 years of practical experience in Materials Engineering and Construction related services

Professional License in area of specialty or discipline

Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Internal candidates - Authorized Project Reviewer (APR) in related service line or ability to become an APR within 12 months

Demonstrated experience in building and growing related business and services and managing profitable operations

Demonstrated technical expertise in service line or sector

Demonstrated experience in influencing peers and superiors to achieve positive change in the absence of a direct reporting obligation

Strong business development and client management experience and skills

Demonstrated experience in project management that achieves successful project outcomes including financial, technical, client and safety objectives

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Various bonus programs

Company

Terracon

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Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients.

Founded in 1995

Olathe, Kansas, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.terracon.com/about/foundation/

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