Head of Safety Department

Supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client's requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise the daily operations of a department including staff training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedure. Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.

With support from the Office Manager perform business and client development activities.

With support from the Office Manager develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding.

With support from the Office Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the department.

With support from the Office Manager 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. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.

Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.

Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 5 years' practice experience. Master's degree or PhD preferred.

Certification or licensure in field of expertise.

Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.

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