Senior Project Manager - Midwestern U.S. (Remote)

Senior Project Manager

We are adding a Senior Project Manager in the Midwestern U.S. to support our growing energy practice, with a focus on expanding our siting, permitting, and engineering services. With decades of national experience, Tetra Tech brings unmatched technical expertise and a deep understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks.

Successful candidates will have a strong technical background in siting, permitting, and evaluating environmental impacts for energy projects, which will include one or more of the following : solar, wind, battery energy storage, natural gas, and electric transmission. Our ideal candidate will have pre-existing client relationships and a proven track record of winning work within the energy market. Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Project Manager to collaborate on preparing and managing environmental documentation for multiple energy projects. This will include the preparation of environmental documents and impact analyses, technical reports, and permit applications. The candidate will be expected to manage large complex energy projects with many parts, attend agency meetings, hearings, and other functions.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing environmental, siting, planning, and permitting for energy projects. We are seeking a team member with an established and successful history of managing and leading energy projects including developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project tasks, managing project budgets and forecasts, delivering client satisfaction, and mentoring staff.

The preferred location for this position is in the Midwestern U.S.

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Looking for candidates with 15 to 20+ years of directly applicable work experience.

Responsibilities include project management, team leadership, mentoring of junior staff, and overseeing other programs or acting as a main resource for the Denver Operation. Includes a commitment to meet annual revenue goals and prior client relationships.

This role will direct and oversee energy facility siting / routing, permitting, environmental field surveys, resource analysis, agency coordination, and public outreach, as well as budget and project tracking.

Candidates will work with a team and direct preparation of conditional use, land use, right-of-way, and other local jurisdictional permitting efforts.

In addition to permitting, this role will include managing the preparation of resource studies (e.g., wildlife biology, wetlands, cultural resources) associated with energy project permitting, as well as the production of permit applications to state utility boards.

Candidates will represent clients before federal, state, and local regulatory and land management agencies, boards, planning commissions and councils.

Candidates will prepare project descriptions and summaries, respond to data requests, and make presentations to the governing jurisdiction's representatives in public meetings to obtain approval for projects.

Candidates will have experience working with environmental, regulatory and land use agencies, such as : U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), and / or federal and state agencies, and local county and city planning departments.

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.

A bachelor's degree in an environmental program such as Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Science or related curriculum along with a minimum of 15 years of relevant environmental experience. Master's degree preferred.

Candidates must be able to handle multiple tasks, coordinate effectively with others, and work independently within a team.

Candidates must be able to research and interpret federal, state, and local regulations on a project-specific basis to assess project permitting feasibility and requirements, and interface with regulatory agencies.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize critical thinking, a flexible approach to problem solving, excellent interpersonal communication (oral and written), planning, and organizational skills and attention to details.

Candidate must have excellent organization and oral / written communications skills.

Must have a valid driver license in good standing and be able to pass the company DMV check to be a Tetra Tech-qualified driver of corporate / rental vehicles.

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.

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

Pay commensurate with experience.

Pay Range : $120,000-$140,000 Yearly

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.

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.

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.