Department Manager II

20908BR

Service Line:

Facilities

Office Name:

Seattle

Job Description:

Explore with us!

Our Facilities Consulting Division is searching for a Market Leader for our Facilities/Building Performance Consulting practice in the Pacific Northwest region to service existing clients and expand our market presence in the region. This role will benefit from the existing Terracon services and presence in the market, thereby providing immediate connectivity and support. The selected leader will utilize their market awareness and technical knowledge to respond to existing client needs, pursue new opportunities to close and build a local team of professionals delivering the responsive service that Terracon provides. Background in buildings/systems through degree and practice engineering, architecture, system specialization or construction is needed, and registration/certification is desired. Additional background in staff development, people leadership and administration are key attributes.

Terracon is a 100% Employee-Owned Company

* This position is eligible for a flexible, work from home schedule. The selected candidate will also receive a sign-on bonus, in addition to other total rewards, like an annual bonus, paid time off and cell phone reimbursement!

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to oversee the regional Facilities Building Performance practice for the region.

• Directs the short-range business development activities of all department personnel to ensure that adequate fees are available to support the manpower on the payroll.

• Plan for and execute the recruitment, selection, training, mentoring, and development of all employees in the group.

• Responsibility to execute the regions Facilities Building Performance business plan.

• Oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.

• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.

• 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.

• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Architecture, Facilities or Construction related and 8 years practice experience. Or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years related experience.

• Previous supervisory experience.

• Valid drivers license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

• Certification or licensure in field of expertise.

• Masters degree preferred.

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Exemption:

Exempt

Requisition ID:

20908BR

Posting Title:

Facilities Consulting Market Leader

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Mountlake Terrace, WA

About Terracon:

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracons growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracons 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.

Job Category:

Operations Management

Terracon's COVID-19 Safety Response:

Committed to Our Employee Safety!

Terracon is passionate about your safety before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As Terracon continues to move forward and grow through this time, we are continuing to take every precaution to ensure the safety of our employee-owners. If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then Terracon is the company for you!

Our goal has not changed. For Terracon, our guiding principle has been and will continue to be the safety of our employee-owners. Its that simple. We want our employees to be able to work safely in every situation and go home safely each night. As we continue our vision of being Best at People, here are some of the things Terracon is doing to safeguard every employee-owner:

• On-going communication with ALL employee-owners on a dedicated COVID Response page, and a portal for their families to have access to resources as well

• Requiring specific COVID-19 Pre-Task Safety Planning Protocols for all tasks and projects

• Empowering employees to speak up and say no to working in unsafe conditions

• Providing an additional 40 hours of sick leave to anyone impacted by COVID-19, including those impacted by daycare and school closures

• Ensuring proper PPE and sanitation on all project sites by providing field employee-owners with mobile hand washing stations and supplies, masks, and sanitizing kits

• Utilizing technology for more remote work opportunities and innovation using everything from video conferencing to drones

• Following all CDC guidelines including social distancing on job sites, in offices, and in our labs

If your passion lies in working with a company that truly cares for your safety, and if youre interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that will help you grow and quickly progress in your career, consider Terracon and apply today!