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Engineer Senior Project Manager

Tetra Tech Careers
Salem, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/24/2026

The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Project Manager to our Engineering team based in Salem, NH.  

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:
Utilize your qualifications as an experienced Professional Engineer to serve as Tetra Tech’s local civil / environmental engineering business line leader.  Collaborate with other Tetra Tech offices in the region, seek and acquire new business from the state, municipal and private markets in New England, manage projects with existing and new clientele, and further develop the skill set of an established office of 10 scientists and engineers. Expand on a proven track record of building self-sustaining programs via developing work, understanding aspects of government acquisition, mature relationships partnering with small business industry, and collaborating to solve complex problems.  
•    Provide leadership in development and implementation of mid- to large-scale water/wastewater and/or environmental infrastructure and remediation projects.
•    Reach across and outside the company to build strategic relationships focused on breaking into new markets or major contracts.   
•    Provide mentorship of staff to support the growth of individuals in support of successful delivery of projects. 
•    Develop and implement growth strategies to increase client base for a broad range of integrated environmental consulting and engineering services. 
•    Lead proposal efforts from opportunity identification to final submittal including oral interview and rate negotiation, assemble and lead teams to effectively pursue and win new work. 
•    Manage federal, state, and municipal projects, as well as ensure compliance with state environmental requirements for states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic in-line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards. 
•    Lead the performance of site-specific evaluations, assessments, engineering studies, design proposals, and project execution services for projects varying in size and scope.
•    Understand client requirements, target those that will lead to successful pursuits of projects and bring clients together with Tetra Tech capabilities. 
•    Manage project financials including all aspects of budgets, costs, and contingencies.
•    Complete projects on time and within scope, budget and regulatory guidelines.
•    Manage multiple, concurrent projects, from project development through construction completion to meet client objectives.
•    Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
•    Perform supervisory and project management duties assigned.
•    Participate in the professional community and build the Tetra Tech brand.
•    Perform within and promote industry and company safety practices, ensure work is always conducted in a safe manner and report all health and safety observations and incidents in accordance with Tetra Tech’s health and safety program.
•    Additional duties as required.
 

 

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) may account for 1-2 years of experience.
•    Possession of a professional registration in any state of New England (i.e., Professional Engineer (PE)) is required. Additional northeastern state PE is desirable.
•    Minimum of 15 years of related experience is required.
•    Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
•    40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and current 8-hour refresher training is preferred. Other OSHA training (10 hour or 30-hour Construction) is desirable.
•    Proficiency delivering technical and business presentations is necessary.
•    Proven track record of successfully acquiring and executing profitable assignments for clients and building key target client accounts is necessary.
•    Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 5-10%.

A valid driver's license on compliance with Tetra Tech company policy.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
 

Background Check: If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The candidate must be able to work productively in a home and/or office environment.  The candidate will need to be able to drive, interact with others via phone, online meeting platforms, and in person, and traverse unstable terrain to evaluate site conditions.  

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work will be primarily office-related but occasional supervisory work at undeveloped or active construction sites may also be necessary. Field work will primarily be in New England but could be anywhere based on client needs, so the ability to travel and work remotely and on weekends or extended hours (as needed) may be expected occasionally.

Language & Communication Skills: Candidates must be fluent in the English language and possess excellent verbal/written communication skills. Candidates must be able to professionally interact with clients, subcontractors, professionals, and the general public. Great presentation and writing skills are necessary for this position.
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Other Skills: Instructions: Candidate must have the ability to work well in a professional and team-oriented environment, as well as independently. Candidate should possess strong organizational skills, excellent leadership skills, and be client focused. Must possess basic computer skills; the computer skills must include proficiency in Microsoft software products including Word, and Excel, Powerpoint, TEAMs, etc.
 

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