Federal Deputy Project Manager

Tetra Tech; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Learning & development

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Federal Deputy Project Manager to lead and support business development, data analytics, and the management, design, development, and execution of large-scale military facility projects for DoD installations. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and technical execution across multiple programs with teams of architects, engineers, and subconsultants.

Hybrid/remote work is possible; travel by air and car is required for several multi-day trips per month. Must be a U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing complex DoD projects as a project manager.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and direct development of large projects and pursuits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of large-scale military facility projects.
• Develop project tools including WBS, risk registers, RFIs, issues logs, and decision logs.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and subconsultants.
• Ensure governance, budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements are met.

Skills

Power BI

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master’s Degree

PMP certification

Professional Engineer/ Registered Architect

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Federal Deputy Project Manager to its High-Performance Building Division's Operations team. This opportunity is full-time and can be performed remotely or in a hybrid setting if local to one of our offices.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

This Deputy Project Manager will lead and support business development, data analytics, and the management, design, development, and execution of large-scale military facility projects, including but not limited to administrative buildings, maintenance shops, and training facilities for Air Force, Army, and Navy installations. The position is responsible for managing clients, budgets, and technical execution across multiple concurrent, multi-million-dollar projects with multi-disciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and subconsultants.

Essential Job Functions:

• Development and execution of a portfolio of projects, including project profitability, quality, safety, client satisfaction, controlling available resources, project scope, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements.
• Attend project meetings with project teams, capturing minutes, and tracking actions.
• Ensure superior collaboration and communication within a multi-discipline environment between clients, employees, and leadership.
• Follow internal governance requirements.
• Prepare project tools, including work breakdown structures, risk registers, requests for information, issues registers, and decision logs.
• Support the preparation of governance documents, including Project Execution Plans, Quality Assurance Plans, Stakeholder Management Plans, and Risk Management Plans.
• Support project change control management.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing complex projects as a project manager with experience as a DoD PM
  Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and delivering on time and within budget, while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and direct the development of large projects and pursuits with complex features and build key target client accounts.
• Ability to motivate others and lead teams to implement plans for projects and client pursuits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analytics, including advanced use of Microsoft Power BI.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position
• Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance
• Must be a U.S Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• PMP certification.
• Professional Engineer/ Registered Architect
• Experience directing and managing large-scale, multi-year enterprise and engineering projects from conception through completion, operationalization, and stability.
• Business Development or marketing support experience with capture management, and a background in data analytics.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• Work may be performed in‑office, remotely, or at project sites.
• Fieldwork may include exposure to construction environments, uneven terrain, and weather changes.
• Collaboration across multiple disciplines and regional teams is required.
• Noise levels differ by assignment, and appropriate hearing protection may be necessary; reasonable accommodation is available to support employees with disabilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods; occasional standing and walking within the office environment.
• Occasionally required to lift/move up to 10 lbs., with infrequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Requires use of hands for typing, handling materials, and operating office equipment; vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• When in the field, must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additional Information

Full-time position with some extended hours.

Airline and driving travel required for several multi-day trips per month (typically less than 25% of work time)

• The pay range for this position is between $135,000 to $145,000 annually. However, the pay offered may vary depending on primary work location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal parity
• The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits
• Merit-based financial rewards
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 25,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.