Senior Project Manager

Company: Terracon
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description
General Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of a facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering project to ensure that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Responsible for completing the project as per its contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against the project plan. Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays. May be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors. Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project to the project team and client. Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones. Communicate with the client and deliver work products to their satisfaction. Coordinate efforts with APR to ensure engagement throughout the project, especially at critical junctures. Involved with approving invoices, preparing change orders, and collections.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of a large scale and complex project.
  
• Work with the client or NAM to define project scope, schedule, and budget.
  
• Lead interactions with the client and stakeholders to ensure their goals are considered in the execution of the work.
  
• Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing a project.
  
• Lead safety efforts, including preparation and compliance with the 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.
  
• Prepare forecasts for expenditures and manage scope and 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 project status.
  
• Coach and mentor project staff and assist in problem-solving.
  
• Coordinate with APR for appropriate oversight and quality reviews.
  
• Coordinate with accounting for financial management, invoicing, and collections.
  
• Develop understanding of project-related risks and company policies to mitigate them.
  
• Lead safety efforts and promote a safe work environment.
  
• Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
  
• Ensure consistent quality standards in project and proposal delivery, engaging APRs at project onset.
  
• Begin documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.
  
  Requirements:
  

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field, with a minimum of 10 years' related experience, or 14 years' experience without a degree.
  
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
  
  Preferred Certification:
  
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  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
    
  • Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), or similar relevant registration/certification.
    
  • Authorized Project Reviewer status (preferred).
    
    About Terracon
    Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with over 6,000 employees across more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have specialized in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, driven by our talented employee-owners exceeding client expectations and growing their careers. Our vision, "Together, we are best at people," is reflected in our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs.
    EEO Statement
    Terracon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.
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