Senior Project Manager - Civil/Municipal Engineering

The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Civil/Municipal Engineering to join our Transportation team in either Plano or Dallas, TX. In this client-facing role, you will lead municipal roadway, drainage, water, and sanitary sewer infrastructure projects while strengthening relationships with city and county clients across North Texas. This position offers the opportunity to leverage technical expertise and established client networks to help grow a competitive municipal practice.

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.

Position Summary:
This role manages and delivers municipal civil infrastructure projects while serving as a primary point of contact for municipal clients. The position contributes directly to expanding Tetra Tech's municipal practice through project execution, client engagement, and business development.

Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Lead and manage municipal civil infrastructure projects including roadway, bicycle/pedestrian, drainage, and water/wastewater improvements.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for municipal clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Scope projects, negotiate contracts, and oversee technical quality, budgets, and schedules.
• Provide QA/QC reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Mentor project engineers and junior staff while promoting professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative municipal solutions.
• Track project performance, financial metrics, and utilization targets.
• Participate in business development activities and represent Tetra Tech at industry events.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.
• 12+ years of progressive municipal infrastructure project experience.
• Strong relationships with city and county municipalities in North Texas.
• Proven experience managing roadway, drainage, water, and sanitary sewer projects.
• Skilled communicator with experience presenting to clients and public audiences.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and balance technical and client-facing responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
• TXDOT PS&E experience.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work in both office and field settings as project needs dictate.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain during site visits.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
• Work performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments.
• Occasional exposure to weather, noise, and uneven terrain during fieldwork.
• Use of PPE may be required for certain site visits.

Additional Information:
• Full-time position based in Plano or Dallas, TX, with local travel to client sites and meetings.
• Hybrid work flexibility may be available depending on project needs.

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.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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