COLUMBIA, S.C. – Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals, announces Gene Partin, CHMM, has been named operations manager of the company’s Columbia, South Carolina office. This strategic change is designed to support client service, innovation, and project delivery as the company continues to grow its presence in Columbia and South Carolina.
Drawing on more than 28 years of experience in environmental services, Partin has completed hundreds of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for a variety of public and private clients in conjunction with lender liability transactions. He has managed and performed numerous asbestos, lead, and mold assessments associated with industrial, commercial, and military housing sites throughout the state. Partin is a certified hazardous materials manager, holds many certifications, and is active in several professional organizations.
Terracon’s Columbia office opened in 2000 and employs more than 50 professionals who provide environmental, facilities, geotechnical, special inspections, and construction materials engineering, and testing services for clients in South Carolina. Major clients include the South Carolina Department of Transportation, University of South Carolina, Scout Motors, Dominion, Duke Energy, Richland County, Lexington County, and the City of Columbia. A recent notable project is the environmental assessment, geotechnical engineering, and materials testing of the 2222 Main View Apartments under construction in downtown Columbia. This project will transform a former automotive dealership into multifamily housing in Columbia’s thriving Main Street District.
Terracon, a leading provider of environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials consulting engineering services, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. From its 1965 founding as a small engineering firm in Iowa, Terracon today has more than 7,000 employees in 180 offices throughout the U.S. and is ranked among the top 20 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms. Explore with us by visiting terracon.com.