Natural Gas Permitting Project Manager, Seller/Doer - Nationwide U.S (Remote/Hybrid)

Tetra Tech provides consulting and engineering services in water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, and clean energy. The company is seeking a Natural Gas Permitting Senior Project Manager and Seller/Doer to grow its conventional energy practice, develop client relationships, win new work, and lead gas-fired power plant permitting and project execution. The role involves managing technical projects, environmental permitting, project teams, business development, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Work with existing Tetra Tech account managers, operations and market leads to expand existing client accounts
• Develop, sustain, and grow new gas-fired power plant clients to include utilities or developers
• Support building and developing a team of high performers focused on gas-fired power plant development and associated support
• Participate in client marketing and business development activities which consist 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
• Work 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
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional, safety standards, practices, and codes
• Provide leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
• Lead and manage the federal and state environmental permitting process for complex gas-fired power plants and other projects
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership on navigating complex permitting challenges
• Oversee efficient management of a team handling environmental permitting tasks
• Ensure environmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permit requirements
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, internal teams, and external organizations
• 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

Requirements:

• Possess a bachelor's degree but preferably a graduate degree in environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering, environmental sciences, urban/regional planning, environmental policy, environmental studies, 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 conventional energy generation market and a proven track record of winning new work
• Working knowledge of all aspects of planning, permitting, design and construction related to gas-fired power plant facilities
• Strong working knowledge of state siting and permitting processes
• Proven success in providing leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals
• Must demonstrate ability to manage 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
• Experience preparing and submitting budget proposals and recommending subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Experience in successfully leading projects to on-time, on-schedule and within budget
• Experience leading, motivating, and managing various project 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
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently and accurately
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions
• preferably a graduate degree in environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering, environmental sciences, urban/regional planning, environmental policy, environmental studies, and/or related field
• more experience preferred