Job Description

General Responsibilities:
Manage the day-to-day field operations for assigned facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering projects. Provide leadership, management skills, and direction necessary to deliver a complete construction project on schedule, within budget, and meeting assigned quality standards. Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems to minimize impacts and delays to project completion. Maintain specific, organized, and detailed project records that thoroughly document and track each project. Work closely with the Project Manager, other project team members, and the client to ensure the success of each project. Promote Terracon’s IIF culture and maintain rigid safety standards set forth in each project.


Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Client and subcontractor communicationOnsite full-time representative for Terracon’s Pavement Replacement ProjectsAct as site safety advisorCoordinate and manage on-site subcontractors Develop a site-specific phasing plan that meets the Client’s needs and maintains the overall construction schedule and budget Coordinate and supervise all construction activities and staff to complete the project on schedule, with quality conformance to project plans/specifications, and within budgetIdentify subcontractor related performance issues before they occurAssist Project Manager in preparing and maintaining construction schedule and identifying and solving problems that may impede schedule/quality/costIdentify and schedule testing agencies for required construction testing as necessaryGenerate and oversee construction documentationDaily field formsDaily safety formsCollection of safety data sheets (SDS)Observe and document daily construction activitiesAll additional job/site specific documentation Generates Daily Reports documenting construction progressTrack construction production quantities Record and generate onsite project meeting agenda and minutesComplete final punch list for timely turnoverEnsure all close-out documents meet required formatting and are completed on schedule Quality AssuranceVerifies the construction activity is in accordance with plans and specificationsVerifies all products being used onsite are approved in the submittal logCoordinates all communication between the subcontractor and project teamTracking and generating construction as-builts Submittals and RFI’sTracks all submittals/RFI’s by receiving from subcontractor and forwarding to designer/engineer/SME for review. Communicates status of submittal/RFI through their respective logs with the project team. Terracon is acting as the CMAR and Terracon is responsible for all aspects of the project. We must maintain the highest level of quality and safety on each project.

Keys to Success:Over Communication – We must over communicate all aspects of the project. We must have all documentation accurate.Pre-task Planning – Many obstacles and issues can be mitigated by performing pre-task planningCoordination – The contractor may only perform tasks that are in their field of expertiseScheduling – Terracon incorporates Liquidated Damages so maintaining an accurate schedule is requiredProactive Responses – Terracon must be proactive and not reactiveForesight – Terracon must get out in front of any issues to help minimize the impact to the project schedule/budgetSticking to the Plan – Many individuals are impacted by our construction. Maintaining an accurate plan is required Requirements:1-5 years construction observation experienceBachelor’s degree in environmental, safety, engineering, or construction management, preferred.High School DiplomaAbility to read and interpret all design drawings and specificationsStrong oral and written communication skillsValid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.Required Certification:Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.At least four or more certifications in the following areas:NICET Level II certification in Construction Materials Testing (Asphalt, Concrete, Soils).NICET Level II certification in Geotechnical (Construction, Laboratory, Exploration, Generalist)ICC certification (Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, Structural Steel – Welding).American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification (Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT)).Other national, regional, state, and local Materials related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.ACI certification* in one or more of the following areas:Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade IConcrete Strength Testing Technician*ACI certification not required if AWS CWI, ASNT Level II, VT, MT, PT, RT or UT certification(s) have been obtained and concrete field and laboratory testing is not required.Certified in radiation safety and Nuclear Density Gauge operation.****Nuclear Density Gauge operation certification not required if AWS CWI, ASNT Level II, VT, MT, PT, RT or UT certification(s) have been obtained and soils testing is not required.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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.