Transportation Regional Manager

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work/life balance emphasis

Collaborative team environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Transportation Regional Manager to lead the transportation design group and deliver high‑quality projects for a regional client base.

The role emphasizes leadership, project delivery, and client engagement. The successful candidate will supervise the design team, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure quality and contract compliance while driving business growth with approximately 15% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Texas PE license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 15+ years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide guidance to the design team.
• Manage workload, budgets, schedules, profits, accounts receivable, and invoicing for assigned projects.
• Ensure accountability for all project activities and monitor progress and performance.
• Lead the transportation group toward annual business plan goals and metrics.
• Develop annual business plan for the group.
• Oversee project activities and monitor progress and performance.
• Participate in client business development activities, including developing capture plans, marketing materials, and presentations, and preparing proposals and cost estimates.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Marketing

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license - Texas

Tools

OpenRoads

GEOPAK

MicroStation

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Transportation Regional Manager to our Transportation team based in Austin, TX.

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.

We are seeking an accomplished Seller-Doer, capable of delivering high-quality outcomes to our established client base. The ideal candidate is expected not only to sustain but also to enhance our client relationships, contributing to the growth of our practice.

Your Role:

• Supervise and provide guidance to the design team.
• Manage workload, budgets, schedules, profits, accounts receivable, and invoicing for assigned projects.
• Ensure accountability for all project activities and monitor progress and performance within the practice.
• Ensure the team and all projects are executed in a quality manner, consistent with contract requirements, and in accordance with the company's standards and quality management processes and procedures.
• Lead the transportation group in achieving annual business plan goals for business development and operations metrics such as sales, utilization, revenue, profitability and invoicing.
• Take responsibility for developing the annual business plan for the group.
• Oversee project activities and monitor progress and performance.
• Participate in client business development activities, including:
  • Developing strategic capture plans, marketing materials, and presentations.
  • Setting up meetings and making presentations to prospective clients.
  • Overseeing and/or preparing technical proposals and cost estimates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Master's Degree preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 15+ years of experience in transportation engineering field.
• Valid Driver's License with and acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency in OpenRoads, GEOPAK and MicroStation highly desired.
• TxDOT experience preferred with appropriate pre‑certifications.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting regular project review and overseeing quality control is required.
• Experience in managing project teams, including subconsultants, in performing transportation design of highway and roadways is required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent marketing, communication, and technical writing skills are required.
• Experience in opportunity pursuits, developing and preparing proposals, and public relations activities within the state of Texas.
• This position could require periodic travel, approximately 15% or more

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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