Principal, Advisory Consulting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Time off with pay

Employee stock purchase plan

Merit-based rewards

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Principal for the Advisory Consulting Group in Chicago to provide strategic leadership, business planning, and client development. The role emphasizes seller-doer capabilities, elevating account management, and mentoring teams to deliver high-value environmental advisory services.

The ideal candidate will have 20+ years in environmental consulting, deep knowledge of due diligence, and a track record of growing revenue across private markets.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in environmental consulting services with at least ten years in program management, business development, and strategic planning focused on commercial/private markets.
• Knowledge of environmental due diligence, site investigation, and remediation.
• Strong understanding of the commercial/private sector, including market potential, competition, clients, forecasting, and capture strategy.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities, develop win strategies, and penetrate key clients.
• Extensive network of clients with long-standing relationships in commercial/private sectors.
• Excellent oral and written communication and ability to present to customers and management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client development

Strategic leadership

Business development

Program management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

BS in engineering, geology, or hydrology

MS in engineering or environmental field

Job description

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.

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.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.