Program Director

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Friday Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead the PRPHA Program Management Services for FEMA-funded projects in Puerto Rico. This on-site role requires coordinating with PRPHA, oversight teams, consultants, designers, and contractors to ensure successful delivery.

The candidate will oversee staff performance, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with federal requirements (2 CFR Part 200) and PRPHA procedures. Travel to island sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in program management, construction management, disaster recovery or related areas.
• Experience with municipal governments, public agencies, housing programs, or community development initiatives.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with ability to prepare documents in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and management oversight for program activities.
• Serve as primary point of contact between the Program Management Firm and PRPHA for program-level matters.
• Oversee and coordinate performance of all staff assigned to the program.
• Monitor program performance, schedules, budgets, risks, issues, priorities and deliverables.
• Ensure projects align with PRPHA objectives, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee project controls, reporting, document management, risk management and performance monitoring.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for PRPHA leadership.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management/PM/Business Administration

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is currently seeking an experienced Program Director to provide oversight in support of the Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration's (PRPHA) Program Management Services for Permeant Works Program (FEMA). The Program Director serves as the senior leader responsible for the overall direction, performance, coordination, and successful delivery of all Program Management services under the contract.

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:

The Program Director will act as the primary executive liaison between the Program Management Firm and the Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration (PRPHA), ensuring projects are completed in compliance with FEMA, HUD, and PRPHA requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and management oversight for program activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Program Management Firm and PRPHA for program-level matters.
• Oversee and coordinate the performance of all key staff assigned to the program.
• Monitor program performance, schedules, budgets, risks, issues, priorities, and deliverables.
• Ensure assigned projects are executed in accordance with PRPHA objectives, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee implementation of project controls, reporting systems, document management processes, risk management programs, and performance monitoring systems.
• Review significant program risks, issues, and challenges and provide recommendations to PRPHA leadership.
• Coordinate with PRPHA, Oversight teams, Management Agents, consultants, designers, contractors, government agencies, and other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with PRPHA policies and procedures, including Project Procedures 5000 through 5014.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal requirements related to FEMA and HUD-funded programs, including 2 CFR Part 200.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, recommendations, presentations, and program updates to PRPHA leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in either Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in Program Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure Programs, Housing Programs, Similar large-scale capital improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with municipal governments, public agencies, housing programs, or community development initiatives.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, including the ability to prepare professional documents and presentations in both languages.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing federally funded programs.
• Knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance programs and processes.
• Experience with HUD-funded projects and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and large, complex recovery or infrastructure programs.

Physical Requirements:

All candidates must be in Puerto Rico to be considered for the position.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

This is an on-site position with intermittent travel to job sites or client meetings on the island.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $140,000 (depending on experience). The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Additional Information:

• Employment Type: Full-time (contingent upon award)
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM (no expected overtime)
• Travel Requirements: 25%-50% (on Island)
• Work Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Life at Tetra Tech:

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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, sex, marital or familial status, 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.