Local Explorations Manager - Drilling

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Kansas, Wichita
1815 S Eisenhower St (Show on map)
Jun 20, 2025
Job Description General Responsibilities: Supervision and guidance for drilling projects 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. Assist in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability. Supervise the daily operations of drilling staff, including training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment, personnel workload, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services, 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. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: 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. Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices. Responsible for assisting in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates. With support from the Department/Office Manager and Regional Exploration Manager perform business and client development activities. With support from the Regional Exploration Manager, develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding. With support from the Department/Office Manager and Regional Exploration Manager, prepare and execute the annual business plan for the specialty service group. With support from the Regional Exploration Manager, oversee and manage the success of the key group 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. Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 5 years' practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience. Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. Preferred Certification: Certification or licensure in field of expertise. Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred but not mandatory. About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 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.