Senior Project Manager

Tetra Tech; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech's King of Prussia, PA office seeks a Senior Project Manager Engineer to join our multidisciplinary geology and engineering team. The role will lead complex environmental restoration, land development, and water resources projects across the Mid-Atlantic region.

The successful candidate will hold a BS in civil or geotechnical engineering, have 25+ years of project leadership, and be proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS. Strong technical writing and client relations are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in civil or geotechnical engineering (preferred); MS may count for experience.
• 25+ years managing complex engineering projects including environmental investigations, design and remediation.
• Experience with EPA/USACE and regulatory permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage municipal and federal projects with regulatory compliance.
• Perform site evaluations, studies, design proposals, and project execution services.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across geoscience and engineering disciplines.

Skills

Project leadership

US citizen

Communication

Technical writing

Education

BS in civil/geotechnical engineering

MS in engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Surfer

AQTESOLV

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Project Manager to our multidisciplinary geology and engineering team based in King of Prussia, PA.

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.

Your Role:

Tetra Tech’s King of Prussia, Pennsylvania office is seeking a Senior Project Manager Engineer to join our Engineering team in King of Prussia, PA. This position will be part of a dynamic team of engineers and scientists engaged in a wide range of engineering and remedial science projects providing civil and/or geotechnical engineering services in environmental restoration, land development, and water resources throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. The qualified candidate must have a BS in civil or geotechnical engineering and preferably an MS in engineering with a minimum of 25 years working in an engineering role addressing hazardous waste impacts.

Duties for the position require the skills necessary to support the civil design requirements related to the federal, municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors.

Major duties/responsibilities of the position include:

• Manage municipal and federal projects, as well as compliance with state environmental requirements for states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
• Perform site specific evaluations, assessments, engineering studies, design proposals, and project execution services for projects varying in size and scope.
• Participate in environmental restoration project design developments ensuring key deadlines are met and project team members and design disciplines work together collaboratively and effectively
• Prepare remedial designs, feasibility studies, remedial action completion reports, and have familiarity with water quality modeling.
• Implement various approaches for management of solid and hazardous wastes as well as the response and cleanup of hazardous substance releases including reuse of contaminated properties.
• Provide team leadership and manage multidisciplinary teams with members located at various geographic locations.
• Must exhibit exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks.
• Prepare multidisciplinary design plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical documents and contracts.
• Business development of new clients and maintain existing client relationships; employ a multidisciplinary approach to marketing and sales strategies; identify industry trends, attend and/or present at local, regional, or national conferences.
• Supervisory and project management duties.
• Participate in the professional community and build the Tetra Tech brand.
• Provide business development and proposal support.
• Monitor Health and Safety aspects of projects and recommend changes as necessary.
• Monitor Quality Assurance procedures and recommend necessary changes.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must have 25+ years of progressively managing complex engineering projects including environmental investigations and design and remediation projects. Preparation of construction drawings, details, specifications, calculations, and engineer's estimate of probable construction costs.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (preferred) or a related engineering discipline. Advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) may account for 1-2 years of experience.
• Experience providing engineering support to municipalities, commercial clients, EPA, USACE, ANG, Navy, etc.
• Ability to navigate state regulatory approval processes for permitting stormwater and/or wastewater discharges.
• Familiarity with and ability to manage those using AutoCAD Civil 3D to produce grading plans, alignments, profiles, cut-fill volumes, surfaces, pipe networks, etc. Familiarity with and ability to manage those using Civil 3d/Plant 3d.
• Utilize and review ArcGIS deliverables including spatial analysis and data visualization.
• Recent experience with the design of sustainable green infrastructure, including subsurface storage and infiltration, bioretention basins, bioswales, green streets, and constructed wetlands.
• Demonstrate prior experience and skills managing project teams, managing project budgets and schedules, and supporting government clients.
• Experience with cost estimates using available industry software.
• Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a US Citizen.
• Experience working with the USACE and EPA.
• Experience with PADEP, NJDEP and NYSDEC agency requirements to successfully complete hazardous waste remediation projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training are required.
• 8-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER supervisor is plus.
• 10-Hour Construction Training is plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%. Travel will be mostly local.
• Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York environmental regulations and guidance is preferred.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills are required.

Background Check: If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These demands are limited to office work and field work. Field work may include walking over uneven or rough terrain, some lifting, and safely managing exposure to a range of temperatures and possible wet weather. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided to safely work in the field.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environment will include being exposed to adverse weather conditions.

This candidate will have an office in the King of Prussia (PA) location, and access to other Tetra Tech offices, depending on location. The office is growing, cross-disciplined, and destined to be a hub of engineering and environmental services for Tetra Tech in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. This position is ideal for a motivated individual to grow with the organization.

Language & Communication Skills:

Must be fluent in the English language – writing and speaking. Ability to read, research, analyze, and interpret technical documents and procedures and government regulations. Assist in writing detailed reports, business correspondence, and procedures suitable for client submittal. Assist in presenting information to groups of coworkers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Other Skills:

Experience with technical software including Surfer, LogPlot, AQTESOLV, GIS, and/or CADD are a plus. Experience in Microsoft Windows Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams is preferred.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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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. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.