Tetra Tech · 1 month ago
National Program Management Director –Transmission (Hybrid)
Glen Allen, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expTetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, seeking a National Program Management Director –Transmission to support electric transmission projects across the United States. This role involves developing client relationships, overseeing project execution, and driving business development in the transmission market.
ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead and grow a multi-level, multi-discipline group focused on delivering and executing complex routing/siting, planning, permitting, and compliance electric transmission projects
Identify trends and work with Energy Program Leads to develop a long-term view of the transmission industry, market, and client base
Lead hiring process for rapid growth of teams in support of client goals and objectives
Supervise, manage, and mentor dedicated project managers, scientists, and field staff
Serve as an ambassador for Tetra Tech’s Health and Safety Culture and implementation
Collaborate effectively with other Program Management and Operations Directors
Provide leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
Direct and manage marketing and business development through collaboration and building intercompany relations
Set expectations on project execution, with accountability for the team delivering on program goals
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
Support project managers and task leads in oversight of project teams, including on-site, field-based project staff for electric transmission and renewable or thermal generation projects
Refine the programmatic approach to client delivery and execution, including standardizing Tetra Tech tools and processes across projects within the Program
Personally provide subject matter expertise on major client projects at a national/regional level and ensure other appropriate SME coverage for all Program projects
Share lessons learned and best practices within the Program and with other Program Directors
Develop quality criteria with client and core team; implement and hold accountability for quality assurance processes to ensure consistency and scientific rigor
Work with existing Tetra Tech client account managers and the Energy Program market leads to expand existing client accounts
Develop, sustain, and grow new transmission clients
Drive opportunities for contract vehicle improvements by setting and managing to client profitability goals and developing consistent approaches to budgeting/scoping
Support building and developing a team of high performers of staff focused on transmission routing, siting and permitting
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or engineering-related field
Fifteen years of experience in environmental permitting and/or compliance, with at least ten (10) years of experience working on transmission projects
Ten years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in management, including supervising other professionals, management oversight of fieldwork and reporting, and scheduling and budgeting of projects
Established credibility and positive relationships with federal and state agencies and clients
Subject Matter Expert for client-related service areas
Ability to lead meetings with clients and agencies
Experience leading project teams, including subcontractors, and setting and adhering to project budgets and delivery schedules
Advanced knowledge of pertinent current and pending federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environmental, natural, and cultural resources
Strong knowledge of agency internal processes and procedures
Proven experience with large energy development projects on public lands, natural resource issues, and/or solar, wind, energy storage, and electric transmission projects
Ability to perform in a high-paced, development-oriented environment and work concurrently on multiple projects and tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and emotional intelligence, attention to detail, organization, schedule, and budget management skills
Applicants must have valid driver's license and be able to meet Tetra Tech's driver requirements
Ability to travel as needed up to 35% of the time
Experience with Independent System Operators across the United States
Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA
Experience with renewable energy generation projects
Experience managing distributed employees and large, multi-disciplinary teams or projects
Proficiency with financial metrics, forecasting, and completing/implementing business plans
Experience with Tetra Tech's business lines, services, industries, and markets
Benefits
Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
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.
Company
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1991-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Batrack
CEO
Craig Christensen
SVP - CIO
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