Senior Project/Technical Manager

Tetra Tech; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Project / Technical Manager for a fully remote, part-time role to support federal programs. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in project management, particularly in federal agency settings, and will excel in client engagement and team building. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work with a leading company committed to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits

Merit-based financial rewards

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in managing projects.
• Experience working for a federal agency in a leadership role is desired.
• Proven record of building and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project pursuits and execution for federal clients.
• Engage with clients and build meaningful relationships.
• Manage project profit and scope.

Skills

Project Management

Client Engagement

Team Building

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BS degree in engineering, science, government, or management

Advanced degree (preferred)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)

Job description

The Senior Project / Technical Manager is a fully remote, part time, on call, position to support our robust nationwide support for a variety of Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and other Federal Agency programs. This position will support the pursuit and execution of projects targeting a mix of federal clients across a wide variety of technical and management areas. The pursuit of targeted projects will include client engagement and business development to build meaningful client relationships to help understand and shape future requirements. Building teams to execute projects will include internal resources from over 30,000 Tetra Tech employees worldwide and strategic partnerships with other companies. If you possess a proven track record of building teams, managing projects, and understanding aspects of government acquisition, then this could be your next move! If you relish the challenge of client networking, building projects from the ground up - scoping projects, preparing proposals and learning new technology while managing project profit – you should apply for this position. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

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.

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.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science.

Your Role :

• Think Big. Bring together client requirements with Tetra Tech capabilities. Look beyond personal experience to bring untapped Tetra Tech capabilities to our clients. Break down organizational silos to exceed client expectations and requirements.
• Prioritize. Truly understand requirements and target those that will lead to successful pursuits of projects.
• Collaborate. Reach across and outside the company to build strategic relationships focused on enhancing consulting services to our clients.
• Use Your Insight. Understand government and economic market conditions, trends, and budget drivers to apply this knowledge to anticipate the scope and timing of major opportunities.
• Be Accountable. Accept personal responsibility for achieving personal, professional, and corporate growth targets. Be creative in developing your own luck to achieve success.

Qualifications :

• 20+ years of experience in managing projects that could include environmental, engineering, process improvement, operations, and management related areas.
• Highly preferred to have “been the client”. Prior experience working for a federal agency in a leadership role is desired. Civil servant service or active duty military experience while engaged in project management related to operations or missions support services is highly desired.
• Personnel with proven leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills will be considered, provided technical / scientific / operational background is established through education and experience.
• General understanding of the Global Command and Control System and / or the National Incident Management System is desired.
• Enthusiasm for some travel and satisfactory driving record with current US issued driver license. Successful candidate will pass a Department of Motor Vehicles background check by designated company automobile insurance carrier.
• Be able, willing, and interested to occasionally perform some work of field teams to stay relevant with the challenges and nuances of field data collection.
• Proven record of building and leading teams that solve complex problems.
• Willingness to listen, learn, and apply new skills.
• Initiative to build own career and success.

Education & Experience :

• BS degree in engineering, science, government, or management is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Current, or pursuing, registration certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred. Professional registration in engineering or environmental related field is a plus.

The salary range for this position is $70 to $90 per hour. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to : education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

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. Physical and mental stamina are imperative. While in the field environment, candidates will be expected to occasionally lift (up to) 50-pound objects. Occasional field workdays can be long with candidates required to be on their feet for extended hours, possibly walking 4-6 miles per day.

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. Candidate will be required to travel to work sites and may be exposed to varied weather conditions, including heat and cold weather. Some field work may be required to fully understand client requirements to obtain the proper resources for future opportunities.

Language & Communication Skills :

Candidate must fluently speak, read, and understand the English language. Accurate record keeping (inventories, maintenance records, purchases, etc.) is also required.

Mathematical Skills :

Understanding of basic mathematic skills is required.

Other Skills :

Candidates must have experience with common smartphone technology and other IT applications as well as a willingness to become increasingly familiar with their use, operation, and support needs of those platforms as they apply to this work.

Life at Tetra Tech :

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, marital or familial 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.

Explore our open positions at https : / / www.tetratech.com / careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities :

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

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