Project Manager/Technical Expert

Company: Tetra Tech
Location: Omaha
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services-delivering the best solutions to meet our clients' needs. With more than 20,000 employees, over 400 offices worldwide, Tetra Tech strives to improve the quality of life through innovative, sustainable solutions that help our clients reach their goals for water, environment, energy, infrastructure, and resource management projects. Our commitment to safety is ingrained in our culture and at the forefront of every project. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery.

As part of the Tetra Tech family of companies, we are home to some of the best minds in the country, including nationally renowned subject matter experts. Whether we are contemplating the restoration of our environment or helping to revitalize our urban centers, we are thinking of clear sustainable solutions to resource management and infrastructure challenges. In fact, it's much more than what can be done today; it's what we'll be able to do tomorrow. We offer a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our team. We are an equal opportunity employer.

What we're looking for---
Tetra Tech is currently seeking a--Project Manager/Technical Expert candidates to join our Omaha, NE office. You will help to grow our presence in Omaha and support projects for our DoD and non-DoD clients. This position will require a unique set of skills - technical, project management, communication, organization, cost proposal development.

Tetra Tech has existing contracts with the USACE Omaha District and other DoD contracts as the platform for growth. While much of the work will be for our DoD clients, projects are anticipated to expand into commercial/state/local clients as the office grows. If you possess a proven track record of managing environmental projects or tasks (e.g., conventional contaminants, emerging contaminants such as PFAS, munitions, etc.), interact well with clients and coworkers, and collaborate to solve complex problems, then this could be your next career move!

We're looking for Project Manager/Technical Expert candidates with these qualifications:
--- Existing relationships with the USACE, especially with the Omaha District;
--- Strong technical background managing and/or performing technical tasks for environmental projects for the USACE and/or other DoD clients;
--- Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills;
--- Ability to work well as part of a team and/or lead teams;
--- Initiative to build own career and success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
--- Manage. Be responsive to client requirements; help them to achieve their mission. Truly understand project scope requirements, manage resources, and successfully execute assigned projects.
--- Be well-rounded. This position requires both technical and project management skills. You may work on project teams, manage projects, lead or support proposals, develop capture strategies, and so on.
--- Collaborate. Build strategic relationships focused on expanding Tetra Tech's work with the Omaha District.
--- Be Accountable. Accept personal responsibility for achieving project milestones on time and within budget. Be creative in developing your own path to achieve personal success.

Requirements & Preferred Experience:
--- 8+ years of technical experience working in the environmental field (e.g., conventional contaminants, emerging contaminants such as PFAS, munitions, etc.).
--- 3+ years of project management experience.
--- Experience working on Department of Defense contracts is required. Recent, relevant experience working with the USACE Omaha District is highly preferred. Having a diverse background working for DoD and non-DoD clients is a plus.
--- Experience supporting, or leading Task Order cost proposals is a plus.

Education Requirements:
--- BS degree in engineering, science or a related technical field is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
--- Professional registration, i.e. Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) is preferred. PMP Certification a plus.
--For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability - No calls or agencies
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