Project Manager

Tetra Tech, Inc. in

San Juan (PR)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 95,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Mercit-based rewards

Flexibility & work-life balance

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide oversight of the Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration's Program Management Services for the Permanent Works Program (FEMA). The Project Manager will manage day-to-day activities, ensuring schedules, budgets, and compliance are met while coordinating with PRPHA, oversight teams, consultants, contractors, and internal staff.

This on-site role in San Juan, Puerto Rico requires strong collaboration with multiple stakeholders to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management/PM/Business).
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in project management services.
Experience with municipal governments, public agencies, housing programs or community development.
Bilingual: fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate projects through planning, scope validation, procurement, construction monitoring and closeout.
Lead validation of project scopes of work and quantities.
Coordinate bid packages delivery to the Management Agent.
Monitor schedules, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions.
Collaborate with engineers, estimators, procurement, compliance, and finance teams.

Skills

Project management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Stakeholder coordination

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 will serve as the primary operational lead for assigned projects and will work closely with PRPHA, oversight teams, consultants, contractors, and internal project staff.

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:

Manage and coordinate assigned projects through planning, scope validation, bid package development, procurement support, construction monitoring, and project closeout.
Lead and coordinate the validation of project scopes of work and quantities.
Coordinate the preparation, review, completeness verification, and delivery of bid packages to the Management Agent.
Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and critical decision points.
Coordinate activities among engineers, estimators, procurement and compliance personnel, financial management specialists, administrative staff, and other project resources.
Identify and document discrepancies, omissions, inconsistencies, or changes that may impact project scope, quantities, budget, schedule, procurement activities, or compliance requirements.
Coordinate with PRPHA, oversight teams, Management Agents, designers, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
Maintain current project information, including milestones, deliverables, risks, project status, and action items.
Prepare and manage project status reports, dashboards, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, action logs, and other project management documentation.
Support the Program Director with reporting, planning, risk management, and program-level decision-making.
Monitor project activities during construction from a project management and controls perspective without duplicating construction inspection responsibilities.
Support project closeout activities and ensure the collection and completeness of required project documentation.

Project Manager (Finance)

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide oversight in support of the Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration's (PRPHA) Program Management Services for Permeant Works Program (FEMA). The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, monitoring, and execution of assigned projects. This role ensures that project activities, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and compliance requirements are effectively managed throughout planning, procurement, construction, and closeout phases.

Why Tetra Tech:

Your Impact:

Position Summary:

The Project Manager will serve as the primary operational lead for assigned projects and will work closely with PRPHA, oversight teams, consultants, contractors, and internal project staff.

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:

Manage and coordinate assigned projects through planning, scope validation, bid package development, procurement support, construction monitoring, and project closeout.
Lead and coordinate the validation of project scopes of work and quantities.
Coordinate the preparation, review, completeness verification, and delivery of bid packages to the Management Agent.
Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and critical decision points.
Coordinate activities among engineers, estimators, procurement and compliance personnel, financial management specialists, administrative staff, and other project resources.
Identify and document discrepancies, omissions, inconsistencies, or changes that may impact project scope, quantities, budget, schedule, procurement activities, or compliance requirements.
Coordinate with PRPHA, oversight teams, Management Agents, designers, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
Maintain current project information, including milestones, deliverables, risks, project status, and action items.
Prepare and manage project status reports, dashboards, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, action logs, and other project management documentation.
Support the Program Director with reporting, planning, risk management, and program-level decision-making.
Monitor project activities during construction from a project management and controls perspective without duplicating construction inspection responsibilities.
Support project closeout activities and ensure the collection and completeness of required project documentation.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in either Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in Project management services, Project coordination activities, or Procurement and bid process support services
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 public infrastructure, housing, rehabilitation, or capital improvement projects.
Experience supporting disaster recovery initiatives.
Familiarity with FEMA-funded projects and Public Assistance programs.
Experience working with HUD-funded projects and federal grant compliance requirements.
Strong stakeholder coordination, reporting, and project controls experience.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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 $90,000 - $95,000 (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: 10%-20% (for supervision/coordination activities)
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 invite applications from all interested parties. Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

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