Debris Business Operations Manager

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Debris Business Operations Manager to our Debris Management Practice team based in Maitland, Florida. The ideal candidate for consideration will reside in the Maitland/Orlando market.

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.

Your Role

• Oversee business operations of debris management practice to include supporting the Practice Manager with day-to-day operational tasks.
• Liaise with support functions to include contracts, human resources, accounting, and marketing / business development to carry out critical functions.
• Monitor the financial performance of the practice and projects and work with the Practice Manager to make critical adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with the Practice Manger to define and monitor staffing requirements for all functional support areas.
• Collaborate and respond quickly to Practice Manager and Project Managers to support the implementation of projects and organizational efforts to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of high-quality products
• Oversee the efforts of assigned staff to ensure they carry out project-specific activities and meet project objectives.
• Prepare project work plans, schedules, cost estimates and other planning documents to meet client objectives and requirements.
• Monitor project execution to ensure conformance with corporate procedures.
• Assist Practice Manager in creating operating procedures for the practice
• Monitor project execution to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Design and monitor project work records to ensure they are maintained and accessible to meet client needs and auditory requirements
• Direct business management aspects of a project to maintain the project profitability objectives and required ROIs.
• Ensure timely invoicing, AR tracking and the minimization of non-billable project costs.
• Negotiate plans, schedules and estimates within the financial limits of a project.
• Support Project Managers with baseline management of projects, implementing change management aspects.
• Maintain communication with clients and customer representatives to ensure satisfaction and to monitor supplemental work requirements in compliance with contract specifications.
• Maintain knowledge of Client programs in order to interact with clients, government agency representatives, peers, managers and project staff.
• Support Practice Manager upon times of deployment by managing SitRep calls and actions
• Exercise supervisory responsibility with respect to subordinates, including those associated with performance appraisals, selection, and delegation of authority, work assignment and definition of areas of responsibility.
• Review and approve time and expense reports for department staff.
• Manage and coordinate communication and mobilization of staff from other business units
• Responsible for the training and development of employees under his/her direction in order to increase their proficiency in satisfying current job requirements and enhance their potential for advancement to more responsible positions.
• Provide leadership and direction setting for project staff to work as a cohesive team.
• Ensure a positive and non-hostile work environment exists at all project sites.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.
• Travel as required.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10 - 15 years of applicable experience (consulting and/or experience in state or federal grantor agencies is preferred)
• Working knowledge of government emergency response programs, including related statutes, regulations, policies and processes. A combination of industry experience and degree may be substituted.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• PC, Microsoft Office Suite knowledge required (specifically strong Excel skills)
• Ability to learn project-specific computer systems as needed (specifically SharePoint and proprietary computer systems)
  
  

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.

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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Additional Information

• Organization: 105 TDR