Principal, Advisory Consulting

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Principal for the Advisory Consulting Group in the Chicago area. This senior leadership role focuses on strategic leadership, business planning, and client development, with mentoring of account managers and growth of services and client base.

The role emphasizes selling and delivering environmental due diligence and advisory services, with extensive collaboration across senior leaders to drive program-level success and enhanced client value.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, geology, hydrology, or related technical field.
• 20+ years' experience in environmental consulting with at least ten years in program management, business development, and strategic planning in commercial/private markets.
• Knowledge of environmental due diligence, site investigation, and remediation.
• Strong network within the commercial/private market sectors.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities, develop win strategies, and penetrate key clients.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth strategies related to due diligence and environmental services.
• Lead and motivate teams to hit technical and revenue goals across sectors.
• Participate in annual planning and ensure accountability for growth targets.
• Engage key clients as an account manager and build strategic plans with clear objectives.
• Direct project pursuits and proposals to establish Tetra Tech as a leading environmental firm.
• Mentor teams in account management and pursue new opportunities while ensuring project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Strategic planning

Account management

Mentoring

Business development

Education

BS degree in engineering, geology, hydrology, or related technical field

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is currently seeking a Principal for our Advisory Consulting Group. This senior leadership position will entail providing strategic leadership, business planning, and client development. This includes engaging and supporting other senior leaders on critical aspects of our business, fostering collaboration and teamwork, and managing technical and business performance.

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record as a seller-doer, emphasizing client development and service diversification. Key responsibilities include managing operations, leading a technical team, and overseeing program-level client management. Extensive experience in environmental due diligence and advisory services is crucial. The candidate will mentor account managers, enhance client relationships, grow account size and value, diversify services, and improve business operations.

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop growth strategies related to due diligence and environmental services.
• Build and motivate teams to achieve technical and revenue goals across various sectors.
• Participating in annual planning and ensuring accountability for growth targets.
• Engaging key clients as an account manager, fostering strong relationships, and creating strategic plans with clear objectives.
• Direct project pursuits and proposals and establish Tetra Tech as a leading environmental firm.
• Mentor teams in account management and encourage new opportunities while ensuring successful project execution.
• Identifying strategic pursuits for service leverage.
• Lead strategic hiring and acquisition efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• A BS degree in engineering, geology, hydrology, or a related technical field is required.
• 20+ years' experience in environmental consulting services with at least ten years of experience in program management, business development, and strategic planning focused on the commercial and private market sector.
• Knowledge of environmental due diligence, site investigation, and remediation is required.
• Must have a solid understanding of the commercial and private sector, including market potential, competition, clients, forecasting, and capture strategy.
• Proven expertise and a successful track record in the commercial and private market industry with the ability to identify new opportunities, develop strategies to win targeted pursuits, and penetrate key clients.
• Strong network of clients and long-standing, established relationships within the commercial and private market sectors.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions for clients that exceed standard commodity type services and develop higher end work products and value‑added service lines that are sought after by Tetra Tech's existing and new client base.
• Possess a working understanding of RCRA, CERCLA, CWA, OSHA, and other applicable state and federal regulations.
• Experience working closely with senior management and operations to develop pursuit strategies for prospective projects.
• Skilled in oral and written communication and demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to customers and management.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• A pre‑employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional registration, i.e., Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG), is preferred.
• MS degree in engineering or related environmental field.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 10 lbs occasionally. 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.
• Occasional field oversight may be needed which entails the ability to walk across uneven terrain in variable weather conditions and environmental factors. These tasks will require physical capability (walking, bending, reaching, etc.) including full range of motion.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• Based out of the Chicago, IL office with potential of a hybrid work arrangement, but the candidate must reside within 30 miles of the local office. This arrangement is subject to review and may changes at the company's discretion.
• Office work will include extended periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to travel in‑state and out‑of‑state for field oversight and attending meetings (approx. 30% travel required).

Additional Information Section:

• Full time, Monday - Friday work schedule (40 hours). Occasionally extended work hours may be required based on project and/or client needs.
• Work will be performed primarily in an office setting and occasionally in a field setting.

Target salary range: $170,000 to $200,000.

Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short‑Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
• 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 30,000 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: 117 ECS