Topobathymetric LiDAR Program Manager (Remote/Hybrid/Office)

Tetra Tech; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Domestic partner coverage

Work-life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Topobathymetric LiDAR Program Manager to lead and grow our LiDAR program across North America. The role blends program management, technical oversight, and business development while guiding teams through acquisition, processing, and product development.

The position offers remote/hybrid/office options within the U.S. and requires leadership and deep LiDAR expertise to drive high-quality geospatial solutions and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Geomatics, Geography, GIS, Engineering, Hydrography, or related field.
• 8+ years of LiDAR, remote sensing, geomatics, surveying experience.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and managing complex projects.
• Experience with topobathymetric LiDAR systems and data workflows.
• Proficient in LiDAR classification and product generation.
• Experience preparing proposals and supporting business development.
• Strong leadership, organization, and presentation skills.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Topobathymetric LiDAR program.
• Develop growth strategies to expand market presence and revenue.
• Identify new business opportunities in government, utilities, environmental, water resources, coastal, and infrastructure sectors.
• Collaborate to set long-term goals, strategies, and investments.
• Support hiring, mentoring, and workforce development for a high-performing team.
• Manage portfolios of LiDAR projects from planning through delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

LiDAR systems

LiDAR classification

Proposal & BD

Team management

Client relations

Education

Bachelors degree in Geomatics/Geography/GIS/Engineering/Hydrography

Tools

TerraSolid

Geospatial tools

Job description

Topobathymetric LiDAR Program Manager (Remote/Hybrid/Office)

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an experienced and highly motivated Topobathymetric LiDAR Program Manager to join our Geomatic Technologies Team. This position can be office-based, hybrid, or fully remote within the United States.

This leadership role combines program management, technical oversight, business development, strategic planning and client engagement. The successful candidate will have experience with topobathymetric LiDAR, remote sensing, geomatics, and surveying, along with demonstrated proficiency in LiDAR classification and the creation of LiDAR-derived products.

The Program Manager will play a key role in growing Tetra Tech's Topobathymetric LiDAR business while ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality geospatial solutions for clients across North America and around the world. The successful candidate will be responsible for expanding client relationships, identifying new market opportunities, supporting strategic business growth initiatives, and leading teams responsible for topobathymetric LiDAR acquisition, processing, analysis, and product development.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future direction of Tetra Tech's Topobathymetric LiDAR capabilities and help establish the company as an industry leader in this rapidly growing market.

Location

Remote, Hybrid, or Office-Based (U.S.)

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Program Leadership & Strategic Growth
• Lead and grow Tetra Tech's Topobathymetric LiDAR program.
• Develop and execute growth strategies that expand market presence, strengthen client relationships, and increase program revenue.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the government, utility, environmental, water resources, coastal, and infrastructure sectors.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish long-term business goals, market strategies, and investment priorities.
• Support hiring, mentoring, and workforce development initiatives to build a high-performing team.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and maintain strong, long-term relationships.
• Lead proposal efforts, capture planning, project pursuits, and scope development activities.
• Participate in client presentations, industry conferences, networking events, and strategic partner meetings.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and develop relationships with prospective clients.
• Represent Tetra Tech as a leader in the Topobathymetric LiDAR and geomatics industry .

Program & Project Management

• Manage portfolios of topobathymetric LiDAR projects from planning through delivery.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, resource allocation, risks, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams responsible for data acquisition, processing, analysis, and product development.
• Ensure projects meet technical, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Monitor program performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical oversight for topobathymetric LiDAR acquisition, processing, classification, quality control, and product generation.
• Guide development of LiDAR-derived products, including DEMs, bathymetric surfaces, contours, and geospatial datasets.
• Drive innovation through the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, workflows, and industry best practices.
• Support technical teams in addressing complex project challenges and client requirements.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Geography, GIS, Engineering, Hydrography, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in LiDAR, remote sensing, geomatics, surveying, or related work
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing complex projects.
• Experience working with topobathymetric LiDAR systems and associated data acquisition workflows.
• Proven experience with LiDAR classification, quality control, and generation of LiDAR-derived products.
• Experience with TerraSolid software and industry-standard geospatial tools
• Experience preparing proposals, supporting business development efforts, and managing client relationships.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance strategic objectives with project execution and technical oversight.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification.
• ASPRS, GISP certifications.
• Established industry relationships and demonstrated success in developing new business opportunities.
• Experience with coastal mapping, hydrographic surveying, floodplain mapping, environmental monitoring, water resources, or utility corridor projects.
• PLS/PSM licensure a bonus.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Domestic partner coverage
• 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.

Compensation:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Pay Range: $120,000 - $160,000 annually

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

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, 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.

We invite applications from all interested parties.