Program Manager - Federal Recovery Projects (PR)

Tetra Tech; Guaynabo (PR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Program Manager at Tetra Tech will oversee day-to-day program operations in Puerto Rico, supervising staff, tracking priorities, and ensuring compliant, timely delivery on federally funded disaster recovery and infrastructure projects.

This hybrid role requires strong leadership, extensive project management experience in construction or engineering, and the ability to navigate regulatory requirements with PRDOH and other stakeholders. Puerto Rico residency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Project Management required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in federally funded programs management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of Project Management experience in construction or engineering projects.
• Must be located in Puerto Rico.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English (written and oral).
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, organize, and monitor overall program performance; manage budgets, deadlines, and resources.
• Maintain awareness of federal, state, local and program policies and compliance requirements.
• Act as main point of contact between PRDOH and applicants.
• Oversee program staff and coordinate day-to-day operations; ensure timely reporting and issue resolution.
• Coordinate, review, and endorse budget proposals with program participants and PRDOH.
• Ensure adherence to timelines and lifecycle requirements of CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs.
• Analyze data to inform decisions and manage risks and costs.
• Maintain open communication with decision makers and stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Architecture/Construction/PM)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Program Manager at Tetra Tech will oversee day-to-day program operations in Puerto Rico, supervising staff, tracking priorities, and ensuring compliant, timely delivery on federally funded disaster recovery and infrastructure projects.

This hybrid role requires strong leadership, extensive project management experience in construction or engineering, and the ability to navigate regulatory requirements with PRDOH and other stakeholders. Puerto Rico residency is required.