Project Engineer jobs in Washington, DC

Tetra Tech’s Germantown, MD office is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager.  

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

The responsibilities include water/wastewater assessment and design, multi-discipline civil/environmental assessment, remediation, environmental compliance, and civil engineering related design and construction. We are looking for a person who is not afraid of challenges and who looks for new challenges as it pertains to their business success. Opportunistic, can-do people are desired. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to our regional management, program and project managers and clients. 

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Your Role:

•    Provide leadership in development and/or implementation of RCRA/CERCLA projects
•    Develop and implement procedures for planning, design, and construction management to meet project objectives
•    Manage project financials including all aspects of budgets, costs, and contingencies
•    Provide project-level financial progress reports
•    Manage multiple, concurrent projects, from project development through construction completion to meet client objectives
•    Prepare and monitor scopes, schedules, and budgets as necessary for all projects
•    Identify and allocate appropriate resources for execution of individual projects
•    Identify and implement effective systems and/or software for project success, including project management information systems, document management systems, relevant water/wastewater modeling tools, etc.
•    Assist clients with strategic planning for prioritization of projects
•    Assist in regulatory relations, negotiations, conducting and leading meetings, and routine reporting
•    Develop and manage relationships to facilitate the successful delivery of the projects
•    Provide proper implementation of risk management procedures
•    Prepare and present routine program progress status reports and presentations to multiple stakeholders
•    Provide mentorship of program team staff to support the growth of individuals in support of successful delivery of projects
•    Conduct value engineering reviews, integrated planning, project cost reviews
•    Monitor Health and Safety aspects of projects, and recommend changes as necessary
•    Monitor Quality Assurance procedures and recommend necessary changes
•    Monitor and resolve construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
•    Minimum 10 years of experience with increasing responsibility in the engineering consulting market.
•    Experience with commercial and governmental projects is beneficial but not mandatory.
•    Experience working on and possibly leading preparation of proposals and technical deliverables.
•    Experience working on and leading RCRA/CERCLA projects.

•    Possession of a professional registration (i.e., Professional Engineer (PE)) is a plus
•    Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus.
•    Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) 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.
•    Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
•    Proficiency delivering technical and business presentations.
•    Successful past performance directing and supervising subcontractors. 
•    Proven track record of successfully bringing in and executing profitable assignments for clients and building key target client accounts.