Transmission Project Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA

The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech's commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. Our national Energy Practice is continuing to grow. We are adding experienced leaders to serve as Electric Transmission Senior Project Managers and Seller/Doers on a national basis to grow our transmission practice and support a variety of projects from concept to completion in a dynamic consulting environment. With decades of national experience, Tetra Tech offers a wealth of technical knowledge and a strong understanding transmission development. From routing, planning, siting, evaluation and permitting to design, operation and maintenance, Tetra Tech supports our clients in developing transmission projects from concept to completion.
Location is flexible for the best qualified candidates. Multiple locations and candidates will be considered.
Successful candidates will have a strong technical background and demonstrated leadership experience with transmission projects. This strategic candidate will be responsible for developing and nurturing client relationships, responding to client opportunities, develop and work with multiple Tetra Tech environmental and engineering resources to support the project execution on all project activities across a variety of renewable project types and services.
The Seller/Doers will be involved in client business development to sell and provide a variety of environmental and engineering services that support the siting, development, design, construction, and operation of transmission projects. Services may include but not limited to routing and siting, due diligence, project feasibility, natural and cultural resource evaluation, regulatory permitting, engineering studies and design. Our ideal candidates will have existing client relationships and a proven track record of winning work within the transmission market. The ideal candidates will be able to lead by example and understand the team's responsibilities because they have performed the same tasks in a previous role.
This is a strategic growth opportunity within Tetra Tech's Energy Program. These individuals will work as a team with other Energy Initiative Program Leads to establish the strategic direction and growth of Tetra Tech's commercial energy and engineering practice. Our ideal candidates will have the experience and proven track record of building teams and winning work with the opportunity to develop and expand our team national renewable practice to support multiple locations across Tetra Tech.
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:
Business Development:

• Work with existing Tetra Tech account managers, operations and market leads to expand existing client accounts.
• Develop, sustain, and grow new transmission clients to include utilities or developers.
• Support building and developing a team of high performers of staff focused on transmission.
• Participate in client marketing and business development activities which consists of proposal development, technical presentations, trade show attendance, client meetings and the development of marketing materials.
• Collaborate nationally across the Tetra Tech organization to identify and develop project teams.

Strategic Thinking:

• Identify trends and work with regional transmission and energy program leads to develop a long-term view of the transmission industry, market, and client base.
• Identify new service areas in response to changes in the market and service area opportunities.
• Innovate and enhance Tetra Tech's capabilities, emerging practices, integrated approach to improve its competitive advantage in the market.
• Ability to create innovative and effective client solutions that are aligned with the fast-paced shifts in the transmission market.
• Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices.

Leadership:

• Working closely with Operations Management, Energy Initiative Leads, and other Business Unit Leaders to deliver safe, quality, profitable, and sustainable projects, and services for our clients.
• Serve as Senior Project Manager or Technical Advisor where you will manage technical projects, engage with clients to identify new work opportunities, prepare proposals, and cost estimates, establish, and formulate technical approaches, and direct project teams.
• Develop a team of multi-discipline staff through coaching and mentoring to expand our transmission services, providing competitive and profitable services and projects.
• Direct and manage marketing and business development within the transmission practice through collaboration and building intercompany relations.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional, safety standards, practices, codes.
• Provide leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.

Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree but preferably a graduate degree in environmental sciences, urban/regional planning, environmental policy, environmental studies, engineering, and/or related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience, with more experience preferred, with account management, business development, environmental assessments and federal, state, and local regulatory compliance/permitting in the US.
• Must have existing client relationships in the transmission market and a proven track record of winning new work.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of planning, permitting, design and construction related to transmission facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of state siting and permitting processes; experience with NEPA and FAST 41 a plus
• Proven success in providing on leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
• Efficient time management -handle multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision, including prioritizing, organizing, and planning effectively to meet all deadlines.
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational teambuilding skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives.
• Experience preparing and submitting budget proposals and recommending subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule and within budget.
• Experience leading, motivating, and managing various project and program teams, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and presentation skills to convey technical information to clients and business and financial reports to management.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
• 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.

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $140,000 - $225,000
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
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, sex, marital or familial status, 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.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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