Project Management Specialist

About the role

LDIS LLC, a Tetra Tech Company, provides integrated engineering and design solutions for the Oil and Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, Renewables, Water Treatment and Life Sciences markets. Our team meets these changing needs by being a trusted partner to each of our clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for project request setups, including project kickoff meetings.
• Develop and maintain Project Execution Plans (PEPs) or Client Execution Plans tailored to specific clients.
• Collaborate with the team to establish comprehensive scoping documents, either by client request or under the guidance of the LDIS Project Manager.
• Implement document control procedures to ensure timely delivery of all project deliverables.
• Conduct squad checks following established procedures to review project documentation.
• Routinely update the LDIS staffing spreadsheet on a weekly basis.
• Engage in rules of credit discussions, providing discipline-led inputs for cost estimates.
• Monitor Estimate To Complete (ETC) per project and collaborate with the E&D teams to keep ETCs up to date.
• Utilize tools such as MS Project and Primavera P6 (if requested) to manage project schedules effectively.
• Leverage Professional Engineers (PEs) for tactical and technical aspects of engineering and project management.
• Ensure consistent reporting across all project teams that will be utilized in weekly or bi-weekly client reporting.
• Maintain a cost estimating spreadsheet, updating it with ETCs and actuals as needed (size or duration dependent).
• Utilize the PM/Metric Portal dashboard for project reviews.
• Address accountability, budget issues, schedule challenges, project-specific concerns, staffing matters, and invoicing issues.
• Responsible for project accounting closeout which includes, capturing a profitability snapshot, documenting lessons learned and preparing project summaries for marketing materials.
• Establish general guidelines for Program vs. Project Management when handling larger or multiple client projects.
• Support business development efforts by responding to client requests for proposals (RFPs) by collaborating with engineering disciplines to develop proposal estimates, developing proposal schedules, and proposal drafting.
• Overall responsible for client management and overall project execution.

Qualifications

• Seeking experienced Project Managers with a minimum of 12-20 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Project Managers are expected to lead client interface and internally manage multidiscipline project execution teams to complete advanced, multiple projects and/or program management up to $1 Million in contract value.
• Preferably minimum BS in Engineering or BA in business or similar.
• Professional Engineer certification is desired but not required.
• PMP certification is desired but not required.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in oil and gas industry or related experience.
• Strong customer service orientation to understand and meet clients' needs and expectations.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients through effective communication and delivery of high-quality services.
• Ability to effectively present project proposals at an advanced level, progress reports, and findings to clients and management.
• Interface with Project Controls staff at an advanced level.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in coordinating workflow and can work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, architects, designers, and contractors.
• Preferred experience in mentoring and fostering a positive team environment while promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to develop project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Risk management and problem-solving skills to address challenges as they arise during projects.
• Knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Leadership abilities to motivate and guide project teams towards successful project completion.
• Negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and reach agreements with clients and subcontractors.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms.
• Constantly use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials, or manipulate objects.
• Frequently moving about to accomplish tasks.
• Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Requires composure and ability to prioritize and manage several urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a prominent level of competence and accuracy.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

• Environmental factors mostly consist of work being conducted in an indoor office environment, but are not limited to extreme temperatures (e.g., cold, heat), fumes, variable weather conditions, outdoor work, and noise due to some travel & work on worksites.

Additional Information

• Position: Part-time, client based (no scheduled hours)
• Travel: Required on a periodic basis to client sites
• Per our company policy, this offer is also contingent on passing a background check and drug and alcohol test before starting at our company
• Target salary range: $100/ hour.
• Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Lifestyle at Tetra Tech

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending.
• Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
• 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.