Project Manager

Tetra Tech; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Boston is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Civil PE) to lead municipal water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects from planning through construction. You will oversee budgets, schedules, client relationships, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results.

The role focuses on technical leadership, design oversight, and mentoring junior engineers while expanding Tetra Tech's presence in New England.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering and a PE license.
• Minimum 5 years in civil infrastructure or water/wastewater.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel ~15% to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of municipal water/wastewater projects.
• Serve as primary client contact and manage budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, and process disciplines.
• Provide technical oversight and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development.

Skills

Project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Revit

InfoWater/InfoWorks

Job description

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Civil PE) to join our Boston, MA office. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams while remaining engaged in the technical delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee projects from planning through construction, serving as the primary point of contact for clients while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Tetra Tech's high standards of quality.

Our Boston team partners with municipalities and utility clients throughout New England and across the U.S., delivering innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment, conveyance systems, stormwater management, pump stations, and site infrastructure.

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 Project Manager (Civil PE) is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of municipal water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects. This role provides technical leadership while managing project scope, budgets, schedules, client relationships, and multidisciplinary project teams. The Project Manager serves as a trusted advisor to clients and mentors junior engineers while helping grow Tetra Tech's presence throughout the region.

Essential Functions

• Manage municipal water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects from proposal through design, construction, and project closeout.
• Serve as the primary client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Develop project scopes, work plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans while monitoring financial performance and project profitability.
• Provide technical oversight for the planning and design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, conveyance systems, pump stations, stormwater infrastructure, and related civil projects.
• Review engineering calculations, construction documents, technical specifications, reports, and cost estimates to ensure quality and consistency.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Oversee construction administration activities, including contractor submittal reviews, RFIs, change orders, field observations, and project documentation.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff through project assignments and technical guidance.
• Support business development by preparing proposals, participating in interviews, identifying new opportunities, and expanding existing client relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 5+ years of relevant experience in civil infrastructure or water/wastewater projects
• Strong technical background in one or more of the following: site grading, utilities, hydraulics, treatment processes, or stormwater systems
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with Revit, InfoWater/InfoWorks, or similar tools is a plus
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel (~15%) to project sites and client meetings

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer and performing design tasks
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and engineering software
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed engineering drawings, plans, and specifications