Senior Client Manager

Tetra Tech; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech in New York City seeks a senior client manager and business development leader to grow and manage key public-sector clients across the NYC Metro region, overseeing pursuit leadership and project delivery to support long‑term growth across major capital programs.

The role provides senior leadership and mentorship in the NYC office, supports staff development and retention, and drives opportunities with municipalities, private firms, and public utilities while maintaining billable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in New York.
• 12+ years’ experience in water and wastewater process rehabilitation, pump station design, flood resiliency, erosion and sediment control, hazardous material remediation (soil and groundwater), and construction management.
• Ability to lead technical staff on project designs and mentor younger staff.
• Highly motivated and high-performing team member with the ability to motivate others and lead teams in the preparation of project plans and client pursuits.
• Ability to attend client meetings and project-related site visits, including walking through active facilities or construction areas as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the Northeast region for client engagement, business development activities, and internal collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a key management, relationship, technical, and delivery role.
• Lead key business development activities, including annual operating plans, strategic pursuits, client development, staff recruitment, proposal positioning and development, and professional organization activities and involvement.
• Lead key pursuits with clients in the NYC Metro area, starting with pre-positioning and staying involved throughout the pursuit and remaining until project closeout. This includes identifying opportunities well in advance of public advertisement and developing a strategy to win.
• Manage project financials, budgets, profit and loss, invoicing, and payment, ensuring optimal project performance, including managing personnel, resources, schedules, and budgets for diverse clients, including municipalities, private firms, and public utilities.
• Provide technical expertise on existing projects outside of NYC, where they will fulfill the role of Design Manager.
• Mentor staff in NYC and provide senior guidance on office and operations management with a strong focus on staff retention and recruitment, fostering a collaborative and loyal team environment.

Skills

Client leadership

Business development

Team mentorship

Project delivery

Travel

Education

Bachelors or Masters in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a senior client manager and business development leader focused on growing and managing key public-sector clients in the NYC Metro region. The position combines strategic client management, pursuit leadership, and oversight of project delivery to support long-term growth across major capital improvement programs.

Position Summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a senior client manager and business development leader focused on growing and managing key public-sector clients in the NYC Metro region. The position combines strategic client management, pursuit leadership, and oversight of project delivery to support long-term growth across major capital improvement programs. The role includes near-term involvement in select technical and design management assignments to support existing projects and maintain billable engagement while NYC-focused opportunities are developed. The position also provides senior leadership and mentorship to the NYC office, supporting staff development, retention, and operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Serve in a key management, relationship, technical, and delivery role.
• Lead key business development activities, including annual operating plans, strategic pursuits, client development, staff recruitment, proposal positioning and development, and professional organization activities and involvement.
• Lead key pursuits with clients in the NYC Metro area, starting with pre-positioning and staying involved throughout the pursuit and remaining until project closeout. This includes identifying opportunities well in advance of public advertisement and developing a strategy to win.
• Manage project financials, budgets, profit and loss, invoicing, and payment, ensuring optimal project performance, including managing personnel, resources, schedules, and budgets for diverse clients, including municipalities, private firms, and public utilities.
• Provide technical expertise on existing projects outside of NYC, where they will fulfill the role of Design Manager.
• Mentor staff in NYC and provide senior guidance on office and operations management with a strong focus on staff retention and recruitment, fostering a collaborative and loyal team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in New York required.
• 12+ years’ experience in water and wastewater process rehabilitation, pump station design, flood resiliency, erosion and sediment control, hazardous material remediation (soil and groundwater), and construction management
• Ability to lead technical staff on project designs and mentor younger staff.
• Highly motivated and high-performing team member with the ability to motivate others and lead teams in the preparation of project plans and client pursuits.
• Ability to attend client meetings and project-related site visits, including walking through active facilities or construction areas as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the Northeast region for client engagement, business development activities, and internal collaboration.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

• Work is primarily performed in an office or remote setting, with periodic visits to treatment facilities or project sites for client meetings and relationship support.
• Site visits may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, and active operations. Adherence to standard safety protocols and PPE requirements is required during such visits.

The salary range for this position is $175k - $225k, dependent on the individual's education, qualifications, and location.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide 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

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.

Additional Information

• Organization: 200 IEW