Senior Administrative Staff

05-Nov-2024

Service Line

Materials

Office Name

Lenexa

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

Exciting opportunity to partner with and provide support to engineering and project management staff on current and future projects. Join our Materials department in Lenexa, KS to assist with project delivery for construction materials testing and Special Inspection services on engineering and construction projects in the Kansas City region. The successful candidate will work with a dynamic team of engineering technicians, construction inspectors, engineers, geologists, and project professionals to deliver a great client experience on each project. Preferred candidate will have excellent communication skills, be very detail-oriented, and be customer service focused. 

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist project managers with budgets, schedules, scope development, design and construction contracts, project setup, documents and deliverables for assigned projects
• Receive and process requests for proposals
• Support preparation and delivery of cost estimates, project proposals, and contracts
• Assist with review of construction documents and prepare internal documents with testing requirements for assigned projects
• Submit contracts for review and support negotiation process to achieve signed contracts for all projects
• May dispatch Technicians to project sites based on technician skill set, certifications, location, project, and priority.
• Assist with project research and documentation in customer relationship management (CRM) system
• Assist Department Manager in many aspects of Materials department tasks/activities
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years related experience in engineering or construction support role
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Exemption

Non-exempt

Requisition ID

29002BR

Posting Title

Admin – Project Coordinator/Assistant

Employment Type

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location)

Lenexa, KS

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.

Job Category

Administrative

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