Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking an Environmental Project Manager for our Environmental Compliance, Investigation, and Remediation team based in Upstate New York (Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse, NY).
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:
Tetra Tech is a leader in the environmental industry providing strategic planning and support for private sector, industrial, and public sector clients. We seek to find talent that can help advance our brand and culture with a focus on client satisfaction. At Tetra Tech we have the skill, breadth and depth of resources, and technical talent to optimize management of our clients' environmental challenges across all media (air, soil, and water).
Position Summary:
Responsibilities of this position will include interpretation of federal, state, and local agency regulations. The role also involves analysis, oversight, and review of project work products such as site-specific technical data, calculations, technical reports, construction plans, cost estimates, environmental permit applications, and permit terms and conditions. These responsibilities will be applied to the civil, environmental, and remediation industries. On-site work and short-term travel may be required. The position will also involve building client relationships, supporting new business development activities such as proposal preparation, and assisting with cross-selling opportunities.
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. The successful candidate will be able to complete the following:
· Interpret federal, state, and local agency regulations;
· Assess potential environmental impacts and challenges;
· Scope and direct the project, including leadership of project teams;
· Analyze data and review project work products, including site specific technical data, calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, environmental permit applications, and permit terms and conditions.
The work will be pursuant to investigation and/or remediation of both active or orphan sites (USEPA Superfund or New York State Superfund) where our clients are completing work voluntarily or to meet federal, state, or local environmental regulations. Some on-site work and travel may be required. The position will also involve building client relationships and support of new client business development activities, including proposal scoping and preparation.
Specific position responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:
· Plan, develop, coordinate, and help direct work for multi-project clients, and multiple clients;
· Help support strategic initiatives for continued work with key clients and business sectors;
· Support the work of others and maintain quality control on projects and on administrative tasks;
· Work independently to perform project tasks, design, calculations, and reporting to meet the project specific requirements;
· Be a point of contact for clients and maintain a positive relationship with clients;
· Manage multiple smaller company priorities and projects;
· Work at landfills, contaminated sites, and/or other sites where heavy equipment, contamination, or other health hazards may exist. Be able to travel for short-duration projects if needed;
· Assist with proposals, including the development of technical plans, schedules, and cost estimates, and preparation with staff and with the client; and
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Ability to think and act critically and strategically.
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor's Degree or above in engineering, geology or related environmental field;
· Professional Engineer/Professional Geology license or able to acquire within one year of hire;
· Experience - 5 to 10 years minimum in a related field
o Environmental consulting
o Environmental compliance
o Site investigation and remediation
· NYSDEC Regulatory experience required, NYCDEP experience a plus
· Project management experience required plus, including budgets and invoicing
· Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
· Solid organization and time management skills
· Self-disciplined/motivated individual who also works well in a team environment
· Proficiency with computer usage for document preparation including Microsoft Office® products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Project)
· NYS Brownfields (BCP and/or BOA) experience a plus
· Established client relationships are a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
• New York regulatory experience is a plus
• Civil 3D experience preferred
• Established client relationships are a plus
• Project management experience a plus, including budgets and invoicing
Physical Requirements:
• Regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods; occasional standing and walking within the office environment.
• Occasionally required to lift/move up to 10 lbs., with infrequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Requires use of hands for typing, handling materials, and operating office equipment; vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally travel to field sites (approximately 10–30% of the time), which can involve walking on uneven terrain and slopes up to 2:1 or 3:1 grade.
• When in the field, must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator if required, and may need to meet medical clearance standards based on assignment.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
• Office-based work typically involves low hazard exposure, though noise levels may vary depending on nearby activities or equipment.
• Outdoor conditions for occasional field assignments may involve exposure to physical and chemical hazards, heat and cold stress, uneven terrain, and other adverse environmental factors; PPE—including hearing protection and respirators—may be required.
• Noise levels differ by assignment, and appropriate hearing protection may be necessary; reasonable accommodations are available to support employees with disabilities.
• Travel between sites or offices may be required, with employees expected to operate vehicles safely under varying weather, traffic, and environmental conditions.
Additional Information:
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Pay: $75,000 – 125,000 annually, commensurate with skill level, geography region and experience.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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