What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager (Civil, Environmental w/ Solid Waste) - Upstate New York (I-90 Corridor) position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an Engineering Project Manager to our Solid Waste/Landfill/Environmental team based in Buffalo or Rochester, NY or further down I-90 Corridor.
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 solid waste industry providing strategic planning and support for solid waste systems and facilities. As part of our team, you will advance our brand and culture with a focus on client satisfaction. Here at Tetra Tech we have the skill, breadth and depth of resources, and technical talent to optimize management of our clients’ waste resources with environmentally conscious and technologically innovative designs.
Your Role:
Responsibilities of this position will include: interpretation of federal, state and local agency regulations; analysis, oversight and review of project work products, including 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 solid waste industries. Some on-site work and short-term travel may be required. The position will also involve building client relations, and support of new client business development activities including proposals, as well as help with cross-selling.
- Plan, develop, coordinate, and help direct work for multi-project clients, and multiple clients. Typical workload consists of five or more simultaneous projects and timelines.
- Review work products and provide feedback to promote consistency with Tetra Tech standards, comply with regulatory requirements, and provide best product for the client.
- Manage multiple staff contributions to projects; coordinate and schedule milestones and final deliverables.
- Support the work of others and maintain quality control on projects and on managerial (administrative) tasks.
- Work independently to perform project tasks, design, calculations, and reporting to meet the project specific requirements.
- 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.
- Actively participate and support the safety protocols and best practices when working and traveling for project work.
- Be a point of contact for clients and maintain a positive relationship with clients.
- Assist with proposals, including the development of technical plans, schedules, and cost estimates, and preparation with staff and with the client.
- Help support strategic initiatives for continued work with key clients and business sectors.
- Manage multiple smaller company priorities and projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or above in engineering or related environmental field
- Professional Engineer license required
- Experience – 10 years minimum in a related field
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- Solid waste management
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- Leachate Management
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- Landfill Construction Quality AssuranceSite Civil
- Regulatory knowledge is required; New York experience a plus
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to think and act critically, independently and strategically
- 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 Word and Excel
- Working knowledge of computer-aided design software; Civil 3D preferred
- Established client relationships are a plus
- Project management experience a plus, including budgets and invoicing
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Pay: $115,000 – 150,000 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.
· Focus on safety and personal ownership of the safety culture.
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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