Environmental Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Environmental Program Manager

Tetra Tech is seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Environmental Program Manager to join our thriving team based in Pittsburgh, PA. The Senior Environmental Program Manager will play a pivotal "seller-doer" role, leading strategy, business development, and successful capture, and execution of major environmental projects with a focus on commercial clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental services, such as site investigation, risk assessment, remediation and/or environmental compliance, as well as in business development building new client relationships and winning exciting new projects. While your position is located in the Pittsburgh, PA office, you'll have the flexibility to work a hybrid work schedule or fully onsite and with access to Tetra Tech's regional, national, and international footprint to support your entrepreneurial pursuits.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Drive environmental services business growth by identifying, developing, establishing and expanding new private sector commercial and industrial client accounts.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-value opportunities, consistently delivering winning proposals and closing deals.
• Shape and execute growth strategies to expand our client base and deliver a broad suite of integrated consulting services.
• Lead capture and proposal efforts: opportunity qualification, pursuit strategy, teaming, pricing/estimating, staffing plans, technical approach, and proposal writing/review.
• Deliver exceptional technical work while balancing business development efforts and billable project leadership.
• Lead, motivated, and manage project teams to meet or exceed client expectations, achieve projects schedules, maintain budgets, achieve or exceed established profit goals, maintain quality, and uphold the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Provide expert technical guidance to solve complex challenges, ensuring client satisfaction and project excellence.
• Promote client satisfaction and retention through proactive account management and value-added services.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, fostering a collaborative environment and shaping the next generation of industry leaders.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, quality assurance/quality control protocols, regulations, 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Geology is required. Advanced degree (MS, MBA) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental consulting with at least 5 years of demonstrated, successful business development and client-account management in the private sector.
• Professional registration, i.e., Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), is preferred. PMP, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or similar certifications a plus.
• Proven track record of originating and winning private-sector environmental projects and identifiable existing client relationships.
• Demonstrated experience leading proposals/captures, preparing estimates, and managing project finances.
• Demonstrated educational and relevant work experience showing analytical, written, and verbal communication skills exhibiting a focus on details.
• Ability to travel regionally as needed.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training are preferred.
• This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
• 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.
• Candidate must have the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 lbs.
• 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.
• This position requires the ability to travel to clients' and/or other office locations. Work may be conducted in an office setting or as a hybrid work option.
• Language & Communication Skills: Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with senior client and regulatory stakeholders.
• Other Skills: Strong leadership, team-building, mentoring, and people-management skills. Highly client-focused and results-driven. Self-starter with strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and proven ability to meet revenue targets. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work well in a professional and team-oriented environment, as well as independently, across geographies and disciplines. Ability to resolve conflicts and provide solutions in a professional manner. Effective time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines producing high quality accurate deliverables. Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• 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 and safety practices and protocols required under Tetra Tech's health and safety program, and including standards and regulations issued by clients for work at their sites, OSHA regulations, and applicable state and local health and safety requirements.
• 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, 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.