Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

About the role

Tetra Tech is adding a Project Manager to our Tampa, FL office. The ideal candidate will manage municipal water and wastewater projects including collection and conveyance systems, pump stations, storage and treatment facilities, and rehabilitation projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for major municipal clients.
• Market existing and potential clients, and assist in the preparation of proposals and business development strategies.
• Prepare and manage project budgets utilizing Tetra Tech’s project management tools.
• Lead planning, evaluation, and selection of preferred design alternatives for multidisciplinary project teams.
• Perform conceptual and detailed design calculations and analyses.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, supporting documents, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Provide construction-phase services including meetings, site visits, and field coordination.
• Ensure standard engineering practices, quality documentation, and compliance across all deliverables.
• Review and interpret specifications and drawings, recommending and documenting design modifications as needed.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner.
• Collaborate with the Regional Manager and local staff to develop and manage clients, proposals, and project delivery.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully managing and executing profitable client assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida required.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in municipal or industrial water/wastewater engineering.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience delivering technical and business presentations or willingness to be trained.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage multidisciplinary projects and pursuits.
• Strong understanding of industry trends, strategic planning, and ability to translate these into actionable business strategies.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead teams, fostering collaboration and performance excellence.
• Demonstrated experience preparing proposals and mentoring junior engineers and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on large, complex projects.
• Established client relationships within the Florida municipal market.
• Familiarity with design-build or alternative delivery methods.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, or similar tools.
• Experience mentoring engineering staff and developing project management talent.

Benefits

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, merit-based financial rewards, flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance, collaborative team atmosphere, and learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.