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Construction Materials Senior Project Manager

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Des Moines
600 Sw 7th St Ste M (Show on map)
Feb 25, 2026
Job Description 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. Join our Construction Materials Testing department in Des Moines, IA - a growing team currently consisting of six Project Managers, two Assistant Project Managers, a Dispatcher, a Field Supervisor, 20+ Engineering Technicians and a Department Manager. Future growth can look like becoming an Authorized Project Reviewer (APR), Program Manager or Department Manager. What makes Des Moines, Iowa a great place to call home? Des Moines offers low costs, short commutes and a vibrant lifestyle with great parks, trails and dining - making it an easy, enjoyable place to live. The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing projects for construction materials testing. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of medium and large-scale projects working with clients or National Account Managers to define project scope, schedule and budget Leads interactions with clients and stakeholders to ensure their goals are being considered in execution of the work Prepare design and work specifications; develop schedules, budgets and forecasts; select materials, equipment, project staff, and contractors. Estimate costs, resources, and time required to complete. Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure targets are met. 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 in solving problems. Coordinates with 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 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. Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery. Engage APRs on projects at their onset. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practices provided by the Firm including Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering and a minimum of 10 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 14 years' related experience. Professional Engineer (PE) - preferred, but not required Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 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.