Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Project Manager to our Power team. This role can be performed from anywhere in the United States.

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.

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Power team. This is a vacant position for which we are actively recruiting. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work with a team of skilled engineers, designers, procurement and construction specialists, contractors, vendors, and other project support staff/stakeholders.
• Manage transmission and distribution-related projects.
• Oversee staff and subcontractors to ensure cost-effective, safe, and timely completion of projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Develop, track, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Identify and manage project risks.
• Manage change control of projects.
• Authorize expenditure commitments and approve invoice payments.
• Provide leadership to the project team.
• Serve as the primary interface with clients and other stakeholders.
• 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:

• A university degree in engineering; other professional qualifications will be considered with relevant experience.
• 6+ years of working experience as a Project Manager on power/utilities/energy-related projects.
• 12+ years of working experience in the power/utilities/energy-related industry.
• Knowledge of power/energy engineering principles as applied to design and construction projects.
• Experience with industry-related scheduling systems (MS Project, Primavera).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience in developing project execution plans and budgets.
• Experience in preparing proposals for clients.
• Effective communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Transmission and distribution/HVDC experience is considered an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 5%.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand as required and remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the workday.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, including continuous operation of a computer and other standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting.
• Periodic travel may be required and could involve limited exposure to extreme temperatures. Travel may include air travel, during which the employee may be required to remain seated for extended periods.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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.

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.