Project Manager - Dams, Reservoirs & Water Resources

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Denver, CO is seeking a Project Manager with strong dam and water resources expertise to lead project delivery across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, support client relationships, and contribute to business development.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, a Colorado PE license (or ability to obtain within six months), and a track record of delivering complex dam projects. Hybrid work schedule and regional travel offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the industry with knowledge of market trends and project delivery.
• Active PE license in Colorado, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Experience managing engineering projects including scope, schedule, budget and delivery oversight.
• Strong background in dams project delivery including planning, rehabilitation, design coordination and permitting support.
• Ability to review technical work and provide leadership guidance.
• Experience building client relationships and supporting business development and repeat work.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-to-large dam and water resources projects from planning through delivery, ensuring strong execution across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
• Serve as primary client relationship manager for key accounts, building trusted partnerships and repeat business.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, hydrologic, and environmental disciplines.
• Support business development through proposal development, scope/fee prep, client outreach, and opportunity identification.
• Oversee and review technical deliverables, including modeling, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and design packages.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the practice.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Engineering leadership

Communication

Dams & water resources

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Project Manager to our dedicated dams, reservoirs and water resources team based in Denver, CO.

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 60 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

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong dam and water-resources infrastructure expertise to lead project delivery across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West. In this senior role, you will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee project execution, support key client relationships, and contribute to business development. You will also mentor staff and play an important role in growing a dynamic regional practice.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead medium-to-large dam and water resources projects from planning through delivery, ensuring strong execution across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
• Serve as the primary client relationship manager for key accounts, building trusted partnerships and converting strategic relationships into repeat work and new business.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, hydrologic, and environmental disciplines to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development, scope and fee preparation, client outreach, and identifying new project opportunities.
• Oversee and review technical deliverables, including modeling, feasibility studies, risk and condition assessments, hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, concepts, and design packages.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and team growth across the dams and hydropower practice.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the industry, with strong knowledge of market trends, clients, and project delivery.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado, or ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects, including scope, schedule, budget, client communication, and delivery oversight.
• Strong background in dams project delivery, including planning, assessment, rehabilitation, design coordination, permitting support, and construction-phase services.
• Demonstrated ability to review technical work and provide sound engineering and project leadership guidance.
• Experience building client relationships and supporting business development, proposal efforts, and repeat work opportunities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage clients and stakeholders effectively.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong reputation in the industry through participation in USSD, ASDSO, ASFM, or related industry organizations.
• Familiarity with Mile High Flood District design criteria and Colorado State Engineer's Office permitting preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Willingness to travel regionally to support client development, site visits, and project delivery.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and through electronic means.

Additional Information

• This position is based in our Denver, CO office on a hybrid schedule.
• Full-time position, typically Monday through Friday, with additional hours as needed to meet project and business needs.
• Salary range: $140,000 - $180,000, based on experience, skills, certifications, and education.

Life at Tetra Tech

• Multi-disciplinary environment where engineers work side by side with scientists to manage risk and develop better solutions.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and performance-based incentives.
• The opportunity to help shape and grow a regional /national dams practice.
• Mentorship, leadership, and visibility on high-profile projects.
• Flexibility and a strong commitment to work/life balance.
• A collaborative team environment that values every contribution.
• Learning and development opportunities for continued 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 25,000 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 Statement

Tetra Techis 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.