Senior MEP Programs & Client Growth Leader

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Career development

Work-life balance

Team collaboration

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a strategic, relationship-driven MEP Program & Client Leadership Lead to shape the LA office and expand our healthcare, education, and commercial markets. You will oversee programs, guide client engagements, and drive growth across Southern California.

The role requires a proven track record in business development, executive communication, and cross-office leadership, with the credibility to engage clients and teams across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field (mechanical/electrical engineering, architecture, construction management, business).
• 12+ years of experience in MEP consulting, engineering, architecture, construction, or related AEC field.
• Established client relationships throughout Southern California.
• Proven track record in business development, client growth, and revenue or backlog growth.
• Experience overseeing programs, projects, contracts, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and support to Project Managers and design teams across strategic programs and contracts.
• Serve as primary escalation point for client, contract, scope, risk, schedule, quality, and financial issues.
• Lead client account strategies, strengthen relationships, and identify opportunities for expanded services.
• Drive strategic pursuits including opportunity qualification, go/no-go, teaming, scope, and fee strategy.
• Oversee contract administration, risk mitigation, Work at Risk approvals, and compliance with policies.
• Monitor project performance across scope, schedule, quality, budget, utilization, and margins.
• Collaborate with regional and national leadership to advance market growth priorities.
• Build relationships with owners, healthcare organizations, architects, contractors, developers, and partners.
• Coach Project Managers to promote consistent project management and financial practices.
• Represent Glumac with professionalism and entrepreneurial approach in the marketplace.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Executive communication

Cross-office leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field

Job description

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a strategic, relationship-driven MEP Program & Client Leadership Lead to shape the LA office and expand our healthcare, education, and commercial markets. You will oversee programs, guide client engagements, and drive growth across Southern California.

The role requires a proven track record in business development, executive communication, and cross-office leadership, with the credibility to engage clients and teams across disciplines.