Project Manager- Water/Wastewater

Tetra Tech; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Project Manager for its Atlanta office to lead infrastructure projects focused on water and wastewater systems. The ideal candidate will manage project execution, offer design support, and build client relations. This role requires strong technical expertise and a commitment to quality engineering practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits

Merit-based financial rewards

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Georgia or able to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Proficiency in technical project execution and developing scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution from conceptual planning through final design.
• Maintain and develop client relationships and identify new project opportunities.
• Provide technical design support for water distribution and treatment systems.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Analytical

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Water Resource Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Job description

Tetra Tech is looking for Project Manager-Water/Wastewater to join our Atlanta office.

Successful candidates will provide technical, management, and staff support for a variety of infrastructure-related projects, primarily focused on the design of water/wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, and wastewater collection systems. This role is based in Atlanta, GA, with a hybrid work schedule.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we areLeading with Scienceto 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.

Your Role:

• Oversee project execution from conceptual planning through final plans, specifications, and bid packages.
• Provide technical design support for water distribution, water/wastewater treatment, and sanitary sewer collection systems.
• Maintain and develop client relationships, identifying new project opportunities.
• Ensure technical accuracy, uphold standard engineering practices, and document reports and designs as required.
• Evaluate alternatives, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Provide construction support, including bid evaluations, plan clarifications, shop drawing reviews, progress report reviews, and change order assessments.
• Interpret specifications and drawings, recommend and document design modifications, and coordinate with the design team.
• Assess engineering problems independently, providing solutions to engineering discipline leads, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner.
• Achieve financial targets related to backlog, utilization, and invoicing.
• Mentor and manage technical staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil or Environmental Engineering, licensed in Georgia or able to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Proficiency in technical project execution and developing scopes of work for proposals.
• Strong communication, report writing, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and industry standards.
• Ability to travel periodically (approximately 15% or more).

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.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

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