Job Description
Terracon’s Shreveport office is searching for a dynamic leader to guide the next chapter of growth and success in the region. This role involves comprehensive oversight of both technical and administrative operations, including leading department heads, ensuring health and safety compliance, managing financial performance, mentoring staff, overseeing complex projects, maintaining quality standards, mitigating risk, and cultivating strong client relationships.
As the Operations Manager, you will lead a high-performing, inclusive, and diverse team within one of Terracon’s most promising markets. You’ll be responsible for all aspects of office management—from profit and loss accountability and personnel development to project delivery, business development, safety leadership, and quality assurance. You will also oversee facilities, optimize resource utilization, and ensure the effective functioning of both people and processes in a thriving, growth-oriented environment.
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REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Geology, or related field.
• 10 or more Years of Experience in a service the firm provides such as Geotechnical, Environmental, or Materials practices.
• Prior people management with P&L experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

• Oversee an office supporting multiple service lines.
• Supervise projects within the technical disciplines practiced by the organization, within the same office, usually at the same time.
• Evaluate and monitor workloads in the office, and oversee employee lifecycle (recruitment, hiring, performance management, salary administration, discipline, termination).
• Supervise preparation of proposals by all professionals and coordinate with corporate marketing and firm technical experts, as needed.
• Direct the execution of the office’s business development efforts.
• Responsible for preparation of office annual financial budgets and operating the office within approved budgets.
• Monitor job status reports and coordinate with department managers
• Report to senior managers on progress including business development, project schedules, employee management, financial results, and equipment/facility/organizational needs.
• Manage risk related to projects. Ensure contracts are signed and fully executed prior to commencing work. Monitor adherence to corporate risk policies and practices. Hold Managers accountable for mitigating or eliminating risk. Communicates safety initiatives, rules and guidelines for Office. Holds Managers and Employees accountable for following safety rules and guidelines.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold Managers accountable for quality control standards.