Operational Environmental Compliance Project Manager (Hybrid)

Tetra Tech is a consulting and engineering company focused on water, environment, energy, and sustainable infrastructure. The company is seeking an Operational Environmental Compliance Project Manager to manage post-construction environmental compliance projects for utility-scale energy facilities, including monitoring programs, reporting, mitigation implementation, regulatory coordination, and project delivery. The role also provides technical leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage operational environmental compliance projects for utility-scale energy facilities
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and deliverables
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of environmental scientists, biologists, restoration specialists, compliance staff, and subcontractors
• Monitor project performance and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations
• Support proposal preparation, staffing plans, and project forecasting activities
• Oversee implementation of operational environmental compliance programs
• Manage ecological monitoring programs including vegetation, noxious weed, wildlife, habitat, and soil monitoring efforts
• Support development and implementation of adaptive management strategies and mitigation plans
• Oversee compliance tracking systems, compliance matrices, and annual environmental reporting
• Support Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, and other environmental compliance programs
• Evaluate monitoring results and develop recommendations for corrective actions or adaptive management measures
• Serve as a primary point of contact for environmental compliance matters with clients and regulatory agencies
• Coordinate with local, county, state, and federal agencies regarding permit compliance requirements
• Support public outreach and stakeholder engagement activities as needed
• Interpret permit requirements and environmental commitments and communicate obligations to project teams
• Work with technical staff to design and implement monitoring protocols and adaptive management frameworks
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for environmental monitoring and reporting programs
• Review technical reports, compliance documentation, and mitigation plans
• Ensure technical deliverables meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid-level staff
• Coordinate field staff, subcontractors, and contractors performing monitoring and compliance activities
• Support staff development and technical training initiatives
• Promote a strong safety culture and compliance with company procedures and industry standards
• Perform additional duties as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Rangeland Science, Natural Resources, or a related field
• 5–8 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience managing environmental compliance, ecological monitoring, mitigation, or restoration projects
• Demonstrated project management experience, including management of scopes, schedules, budgets, and project teams
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance requirements associated with utility-scale energy facilities
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including:
  • Endangered Species Act (ESA) Sections 7 and 10
  • Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA)
  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • State wildlife and environmental regulations
• Strong communication, technical writing, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions
• Advanced degree in Biology, Ecology, Quantitative Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Experience supporting renewable energy, transmission, oil and gas, mining, or utility infrastructure projects
• Experience designing adaptive management frameworks and mitigation strategies
• Ability to translate complex monitoring data into actionable recommendations for clients and regulators
• Experience mentoring staff and managing subcontractors
• Experience preparing proposals, developing budgets, pricing scopes of work, and managing project financial performance
• Existing relationships with regulatory agencies in the Pacific Northwest