Project Manager

Job Description

Construction Materials Testing Project Manager / Engineer
Des Moines, IA | Terracon
Ready to lead meaningful projects-and still have room to grow?
At Terracon, we're looking for a Construction Materials Testing Project Manager / Engineer who wants ownership of their projects, direct client interaction, and a clear path for continued professional growth. If you enjoy solving real-world construction challenges, supporting teams in the field, and seeing your work make a visible impact on communities, this could be a great next step.
We're hiring for our Des Moines Construction Materials team , where collaboration, technical quality, and safety come first-and where experienced professionals still get room to grow.

Why Terracon?

• Career growth : Learn from senior PMs/Engineers/Geophysicists and take on increasing responsibility
• Project variety : Work across industries and project types
• People-first culture : Safety, collaboration, and professional integrity drive how we work
• Community impact : Be part of projects that visibly improve the places where people live and work

Responsibilities

What You'll Do
In this role, you'll manage construction materials testing projects from proposal through completion. You'll work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to make sure projects are delivered safely, accurately, and on budget.
You'll:

• Manage moderately complex construction materials projects and client relationships
• Review construction plans and specifications and verify compliance in the field
• Analyze and interpret laboratory and field test data
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets
• Track project progress and communicate findings and recommendations to clients
• Mentor junior staff and support field personnel
• Use the latest programs, tools, and technologies in your daily work
• Partner with senior project managers on larger or more complex projects
• Participate in business development and client relationship-building efforts

Projects may support public works, transportation, commercial, energy, industrial, or communications infrastructure .

Qualifications

What Helps You Succeed
We're open to a range of backgrounds and encourage conversations-even if you don't check every box.
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction materials, testing, or related services
• Valid driver's license

Preferred (but not required):

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
• Master's degree in Engineering
• ICC or NICET certifications

About Us

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 was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

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.

About the Team

The chemistry that holds our materials team together is made of integrity, creativity, and care. We represent Terracon's largest technician and inspection workforce and ensure the materials used to build the nation's roads, bridges, airports, stadiums, and other structures are safe and sound. With our broad range of qualifications, specialized certifications, and building materials professionals, we are on-site, evaluating and testing materials in real-time to keep the pace of our clients' project, collecting and reporting data digitally to deliver critical insights. With our nationwide footprint of offices and laboratories, bench strength, flexibility, and diverse capabilities we identify issues and expedite solutions whenever problems arise.