Senior Preparedness Project Manager

Senior Preparedness Project Manager

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Preparedness Project Manager to our Emergency Management Risk & Resilience team based in a Remote capacity. Ideal candidate for this role will reside in the State of California.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the worlds 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.

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.

Salary Range : $100,000 - $125,000 (Based on experience)

Your Role :

Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking a motivated Senior Preparedness Project Manager . This professional will have the opportunity to be a part of Tetra Techs growing national emergency management and preparedness practice with a passion for making a positive and lasting impact in the places they work.

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing multi-million dollar projects / contracts, maintaining client relations, identifying and developing new business opportunities in the emergency management community resiliency marketplace, which includes but is not limited to emergency management planning, business continuity planning, financial recovery, response and recovery services to local and state governments, private businesses, universities and other institutions.

Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.

Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.

Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.

Additional duties as required.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree from an accredited college required, Masters degree preferred.

Must be willing to travel for necessary business purposes (up to 30%).

Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute.

Certification as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) from the International Association of Emergency Managers.

Certified Business Continuity Planner.

10+ years progressive project / program management experience.

Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of emergency management practitioners in the development of solutions to complex emergency management and public safety challenges.

Knowledge of and experience in applying the concepts, theories, principles and practices of emergency management, hazard mitigation, urban planning, and / or economic recovery.

Proven business development skills; the ability to identify and assess new opportunities in a variety of service lines and develop consistent, focused opportunity assessments.

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with a variety of public and private sector executives.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.

Demonstrated ability to establish priorities to complete work in a timely manner, despite changes in workload or assignment, pressure of deadlines, or competing priorities.

Strong analytical skills and ability to make project management decisions based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Skilled at anticipating future consequences and trends accurately while creating competitive and breakthrough strategy plans.

Understanding of how to develop a strategic and / or business plan. Working with a team, document that plan and translate it into actionable objectives.

Strong written and verbal communications skills. Works well within a team structure.

Excellent project management, problem solving, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

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.