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Tetra Tech · 4 months ago

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

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

15+ years exp

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to support their growing energy practice, focusing on environmental documentation and project management for energy projects such as solar and wind. The role involves managing complex projects, overseeing permitting processes, and ensuring client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff.

ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage environmental, siting, planning, and permitting for energy projects

Direct and oversee energy facility siting/routing, permitting, environmental field surveys, resource analysis, agency coordination, and public outreach

Manage the preparation of resource studies associated with energy project permitting

Prepare project descriptions and summaries, respond to data requests, and make presentations to governing jurisdiction’s representatives in public meetings to obtain approval for projects

Represent clients before federal, state, and local regulatory and land management agencies, boards, planning commissions, and councils

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

Qualification

Environmental PermittingSitingRoutingProject ManagementClient Relationship ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipMentoringInterpersonal CommunicationCritical ThinkingOrganizational Skills

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

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

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