Terracon
Terracon provides geotechnical, environmental, construction, and materials testing services.
Manage asbestos, lead, and industrial hygiene projects, overseeing inspections, abatement, and budgets.
1 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Harrisburg, PA
Field
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Materials Testing
Industrial Hygiene
Building Science
Environmental Consulting
Site Remediation
Land Development
Sector Specialisms
Environmental
Facilities
Geotechnical
Materials
Industrial
Federal
Technology
Building Enclosure Consulting
Role
Description
quality monitoring
safety compliance
project management
status reporting
resource coordination
scheduling
- Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
- Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
- Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in/ lead pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of projects including investigative results, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Manage all aspects of a small to medium sized project from proposal preparation through invoicing.
- Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
- Identify, develop, and gather resources to complete the project. This may include preparing calculations, designs, reports and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
Requirements
safety compliance
communication
detail oriented
asbestos
risk management
financial management
- Ability to learn and apply health and safety, and environmental laws and regulations.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail in all aspects of work and proposal preparation assignments.
- Strong technical background in asbestos, lead, and industrial hygiene surveys and abatement planning/oversight.
- Coordinate with accounting staff for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing, and collections. 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, coworkers, and clients. Be familiar with company risk policies.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1965
Year Established
The company was established in 1965 and has since grown significantly.
- The company’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including industrial, infrastructure, energy, and residential, to name a few.
- Engineers and scientists work on diverse projects from designing foundations for skyscrapers to providing environmental assessments for infrastructure developments.
- They are involved in large-scale projects across the United States, helping to shape cities, improve infrastructure, and protect the environment.
- Known for their innovation and commitment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges in construction and environmental sectors.
- The firm’s multidisciplinary approach allows them to offer solutions that integrate geotechnical, environmental, and construction disciplines in a seamless manner.
Culture + Values
- Prosperity
- Caring
- Courage
- Curiosity
- Excellence
- Integrity
- SAFETY – We Do Everything Safely
- INTEGRITY – We Do the Right Thing
- TEAMWORK – We Work Together
- ENTREPRENEURISM – We Build Solutions
- Client Service
- Employee Well‑Being and Development
- Employee Ownership
- Ethics and Integrity
- Quality
- Safety
- Financial Performance
- Growth
Environment + Sustainability
4,800 metric tons
Concrete Diversion from Landfills
The company successfully diverted a significant volume of concrete cylinders from landfills in 2023, reducing material waste and environmental impact.
64 million tons CO₂
CO₂ Emissions Avoided with GripTerra
Using GripTerra wind foundation designs, the company avoided a substantial amount of CO₂ emissions for a 100-turbine project, showcasing innovative reductions in carbon footprint.
60% concrete reduction
GripTerra Material Efficiency
GripTerra designs reduced concrete usage by 60% per foundation, significantly lowering material requirements and environmental impact compared to traditional methods.
3 million tons CO₂
CO₂ Savings from Solar Projects
By reducing embedment depth by 1 ft on 250 MW solar projects, the company achieved substantial CO₂ savings, highlighting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
- Expanded recycling for laboratory concrete testing materials and office recyclables
- Formally aligned sustainability to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2022, prioritizing SDG-4, 9, 12, and 13
- Completed an Emissions Target Plan in 2023 with a 15% revenue-based GHG emissions intensity reduction goal over five years, following EPA GHG protocols
- Set net-zero aligned targets via Emissions Target Plan aimed at 2028 (five years from 2023)
- Achieved a 4% year-over-year emissions intensity reduction in 2023
- Employs Sustainable and diverse supplier procurement practices
Inclusion & Diversity
ERGs Increased 3x
Employee Resource Groups Expansion
Employee Resource Groups expanded from 3 to 6, representing grassroots, employee-organized initiatives open to all.
20+ Members
Inclusive Culture Team
An Inclusive Culture Leadership Team of ~20 employee-owners guides the company's strategic inclusion efforts.
- Annual listening sessions and engagement surveys assess inclusion culture.
- Observed industry inclusion events: Women in Construction Week, Construction Inclusion Week, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, International Women’s Day.
- Terracon Foundation provides grants to organizations promoting inclusion among underrepresented groups.
- Women’s representation metrics: (if available) [Note: no gender percentages publicly available on provided sources].