What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager – Municipal/Civil Projects position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Municipal/Civil Projects to join our Transportation team in Plano or Dallas, TX. In this client-facing role, you’ll manage municipal roadway, drainage, water, and sanitary sewer improvement projects while helping us strengthen our presence with city and county clients across North Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise and client relationships to build and grow a municipal practice in a highly competitive 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:
Lead and manage municipal civil infrastructure projects, including roadway improvements, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, drainage upgrades, and water/sanitary sewer improvements.
Serve as the primary client point of contact for city and county municipalities, ensuring strong partnerships and client satisfaction.
Partner with municipalities to scope projects, negotiate contracts, and deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
Provide oversight and QA/QC on project deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with standards.
Mentor project engineers and junior staff to strengthen technical capabilities and professional growth.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve engineering challenges and deliver innovative municipal infrastructure solutions.
Track project performance, budgets, and schedules to meet financial and utilization targets.
Represent Tetra Tech at business development meetings, industry events, and conferences to expand visibility and client relationships.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.
12 years of progressive experience delivering municipal infrastructure projects.
Strong network and established relationships with city and county municipalities in North Texas.
Proven success managing roadway, drainage, water, and sanitary sewer projects.
TXDOT PS&E experience preferred.
Skilled communicator with experience leading client presentations and public meetings.
Ability to mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams while balancing technical oversight and client engagement.
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.
