Aquatic Restoration Project Manager – Bothell, WA, Portland, OR; Hybrid

Tetra Tech is hiring an Aquatic Restoration Project Manager with expertise in aquatic and river restoration to support and grow our Aquatic Restoration Program.

• Support Aquatic Restoration program with project management tasks.
• Support Aquatic Restoration program with compliance with Tetra Tech processes related to business development, project management, health and safety, quality, and project delivery.
• Support Aquatic Restoration program with staff retention by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, values diversity, equity and inclusion which will sustain a challenging and attractive work environment.
• Support Aquatic Restoration program with internal Tetra Tech processes related to project management initiatives, contract reviews, proposal and cost reviews and project delivery services.
• Develop and mentor staff to gain an understanding of business development, project delivery related to resource surveys and reporting, assessments and designs, environmental permitting, and project delivery/management.
• 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.

• Meet with Aquatic Restoration Business Development group monthly and provide weekly updates on business development, finances, project performance, and utilization.
• Work with Client Managers, Initiative Leads and Operations on strategic pursuits, including proposal and business development, as well as prospective client meetings.
• Support Aquatic Restoration program with market research and analysis and collaborate with Client Managers, Operation Leads, and Project Managers to further establish Tetra Tech’s Aquatic Restoration program.
• Support Aquatic Restoration program with annual goal planning related to Health & Safety, Quality, Staff Retention and strategic growth initiatives (diversity of services, clients, markets, operational footprint).
• Support Aquatic Restoration program with key performance indicators associated with Annual Operating Plans (gross/net revenue, utilization, discretionary spending, backlog, cash management).
• Conduct business development activities through direct client contact to capture new and follow‑on work.
• Review and respond to RFI, RFPs and RFQs.
• Lead proposal and cost development activities.
• Participate in strategic growth initiatives to expand Tetra Tech’s client and operational footprint in the aquatic restoration sector.
• Identify new service areas in response to changes in the market and service area opportunities.
• Understand client’s drivers and emerging regulations within the stream restoration sector.

• Lead and grow the aquatic restoration practice to support watershed assessments, stream restoration designs, construction of stream restoration projects, and as‑built evaluations following implementation.
• Serve as Project Manager in the successful development and execution of aquatic restoration projects.
• Serve as a technical lead to support and execute the key stages of aquatic restoration project development, including assessments, surveys, analyses, environmental permitting, engineering/design, and construction.
• Manage multi‑disciplinary teams to complete projects on time and on budget.

• Possess a B.S. in a related field (i.e., engineering, biology, planning, environmental studies, or a closely related discipline).
• Exhibit 8 to 10 years of professional experience. This experience may include business development, project management, restoration project implementation, and/or construction.
• 5 or more years of experience in leading or managing technical staff, serving in a project management capacity, and performing senior‑level responsibilities.
• Ability to travel throughout the year.
• In depth knowledge of aquatic restoration projects and methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience of the regulatory frameworks of agencies in the Pacific Northwest.
• Some…