Operations Manager II - - Engineering Consulting

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga
51 Lost Mound Dr Ste 135 (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2026
Job Description General Responsibilities: Manage and direct activities of an engineering consulting office. This includes profit/loss management, employee supervision, project management, quality control, health and safety oversight, client relations and development, and new business development. Responsible for general leasehold improvements, project and office equipment, and proper utilization of all personnel. Develop and/or review all contracts and proposals prepared by the office; verify technical and financial provisions and ensure manpower budgets are sufficient to complete the contracted work and render a profit. Terracon's work is rooted in geotechnical, environmental, and materials engineering. This position requires a strong understanding of field-based engineering services, professional licensure environments, project risk management, and consulting operations. This is a high-impact leadership role within a profitable, fast-growing location and offers a path to Principal within our employee-owned company. Service lines include: Materials, Geotechnical, and Environmental. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Lead a multi-service office generating more than $7 million in annual revenue. Supervise and support multiple technical projects simultaneously. Manage workload planning, recruitment, hiring, performance management, compensation, and corrective actions. Direct local business development strategies and maintain key client relationships. Coordinate with marketing and technical experts during proposal development. Monitor job progress and collaborate with department managers to ensure project success. Enforce corporate risk, safety, and quality protocols and hold managers accountable for compliance. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e., environmental, geotechnical, etc.) and 8 years of relevant experience. Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. Preferred Certifications: Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) #LI-JB1 About Terracon 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'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.