Tetra Tech

Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Tetra Tech$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida required
  • Minimum of 6 years in municipal or industrial water/wastewater engineering
  • Valid U.S. driver's license with an acceptable record
  • Experience delivering technical and business presentations
  • Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary projects and teams
  • Strong understanding of strategic planning and industry trends

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for municipal clients
  • Market to existing and potential clients and prepare proposals
  • Manage project budgets using Tetra Tech's tools
  • Lead design alternative planning and evaluation
  • Perform detailed engineering calculations and analyses
  • Prepare engineering reports and construction documents
  • Provide construction-phase services and field coordination

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits
  • Merit-based financial rewards
  • Flexibility and focus on work/life balance
  • Collaborative team atmosphere
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional growth
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Project Manager to our Orlando, FL office. The ideal candidate will manage municipal water and wastewater projects including collection and conveyance systems, pump stations, storage and treatment facilities, and rehabilitation projects. The successful candidate will have experience with permitting, hydraulic design, water distribution and treatment, wastewater collection and treatment, and construction administration.

Position Summary

As a Project Manager, you will lead teams in the planning, design, and delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will act as the primary point of contact for municipal clients, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure quality execution across all phases of design and construction.

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.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for major municipal clients.
  • Market existing and potential clients, and assist in the preparation of proposals and business development strategies.
  • Prepare and manage project budgets utilizing Tetra Tech's project management tools.
  • Lead planning, evaluation, and selection of preferred design alternatives for multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Perform conceptual and detailed design calculations and analyses.
  • Prepare detailed engineering reports, supporting documents, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Provide construction-phase services including meetings, site visits, and field coordination.
  • Ensure standard engineering practices, quality documentation, and compliance across all deliverables.
  • Review and interpret specifications and drawings, recommending and documenting design modifications as needed.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner.
  • Collaborate with the Regional Manager and local staff to develop and manage clients, proposals, and project delivery.
  • Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully managing and executing profitable client assignments.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida required.
  • Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in municipal or industrial water/wastewater engineering.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Experience delivering technical and business presentations or willingness to be trained.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage multidisciplinary projects and pursuits.
  • Strong understanding of industry trends, strategic planning, and ability to translate these into actionable business strategies.
  • Proven ability to motivate and lead teams, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing proposals and mentoring junior engineers and staff.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience managing municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on large, complex projects.
  • Established client relationships within the Florida municipal market.
  • Familiarity with design-build or alternative delivery methods.
  • Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, or similar tools.
  • Experience mentoring engineering staff and developing project management talent.


Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend, or lift up to 25 pounds. May include occasional field work in outdoor environments with variable weather conditions.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

Work will primarily be performed in an office environment with occasional field visits. Field work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, and moderate noise levels.

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, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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