Senior Project Manager​/Client Manager

Senior Project / Client Manager

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Project / Client Manager to lead and grow our Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads presence while supporting our national infrastructure business unit. This role offers the chance to guide the planning, design, and delivery of complex water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment projects, from concept through construction. We're looking for a proven leader who has managed multidisciplinary teams and large metropolitan infrastructure programs, ensuring successful delivery and strong client relationships.

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As a Senior Project / Client Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects while managing client relationships and supporting business growth across the Mid‑Atlantic region. You'll be responsible for the technical execution, financial performance, and overall delivery of projects from concept through construction.

• Lead project delivery for water and wastewater treatment, advanced water treatment, conveyance, and pumping facilities from planning through construction.
• Coordinate work activities of various technical staff and consultants, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes and tracking project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts using Tetra Tech's project management tools.
• Plan, evaluate, and select preferred design alternatives in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee and review engineering analyses, design calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate work activities and communicating with various municipalities and governmental regulating agencies.
• Oversee construction contract management and observation services.
• Prepare reports and permit applications regarding water / wastewater.
• Supervise and mentor entry‑level engineers.
• Collaborate with regional and local leadership to identify and develop business opportunities (including supporting other Tetra Tech business units), prepare proposals, secure new work, and recruit staff.

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering (other disciplines may be considered)
• 10+ years of experience in water / wastewater discipline - as a W / WW Engineer and / or Project Manager, designing (study, plans and specifications) municipal water / wastewater treatment and collection / distribution projects;
• PE license in VA is required, or ability to receive in 6 months;
• Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water / wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities and wastewater collection systems;
• Demonstrated project management experience, including budget and schedule monitoring and control responsibilities;
• Experienced in client relations and business development;
• Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills;
• Local client experience is preferred but not required;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation

• Master's Degree preferred.

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods while performing office and field duties.
• Must be able to lift and…