PRACTICE LEAD

The Opportunity:
Fort Point Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Practice Lead to our team based in Boston, MA.  

Why Tetra Tech:
Fort Point Associates has been a leader in the planning and permitting industry for more than 40 years. We are a multi-disciplinary urban planning and environmental consulting firm that provides project planning, project management, and development approvals/environmental permitting services to both private and public sector clients. Our project experience since our founding in 1985 includes a wide variety of major institutional expansions, private real estate developments, and complex public infrastructure improvements. We enjoy an enviable reputation among our clients for our professionalism and adeptness in dealing with the many federal, state, and local agencies that have authority for the approval and permitting of development projects. We have special expertise in urban development projects, especially in addressing financial feasibility and the myriad of public policy, urban design, and environmental issues that so strongly influence these projects.  

In 2018, we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.  

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class planners, scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:
Our Practice Lead will guide and expand our multi-disciplinary urban planning and environmental permitting consulting team. In this position, you would help set the strategic direction for our planning/permitting practice, collaborate with other regional offices, and support the development of new business opportunities for the firm. You would also lead project due diligence analysis, preparation of local, state, and federal regulatory filing materials, and participate in public hearings/meetings to support projects with a focus on coastal/waterfront and urban developments. As the Practice Lead, you would be directly involved in the supervision and mentorship of staff planners and build upon our collaborative team approach to projects.

Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Serve in a key team management, client relationship, technical expertise, and supervisory role.  
• Lead key business development activities including annual operating plans, strategic pursuits, client development, staff recruitment, and professional organization activities and involvement.
• Lead key projects and pursuits with clients in the Greater Boston area starting with pre-positioning and staying involved throughout the pursuit and remaining until project closeout. 
• Manage project financials, budgets, profit and loss, invoicing, and payment, ensuring optimal project performance including managing personnel, resources, schedules, and budgets for diverse clients, including municipalities, private firms, and public utilities.
• Mentor staff in Boston and provide senior guidance on office and operations management with a strong focus on staff retention and recruitment, fostering a collaborative team environment. 
• Execute work in accordance with internal quality procedures, applicable codes, legislation, and industry standards to ensure project compliance and technical excellence.
• Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities to maintain a high degree of technical knowledge and professional competency in structural engineering.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety by working in a safe manner at all times and promptly reporting all health and safety incidents or concerns.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support project goals, team objectives, and company initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in city/urban planning, environmental science, civil/environmental engineering or another relevant program, MS preferred 
• 15+ years’ experience in local, state, and federal environmental permitting
• AICP Certification strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in working on complex regulatory environment to deliver positive outcomes for public and private clients 
• Highly motivated and high-performing team member with the ability to motivate others and lead teams in the preparation of project plans and client pursuits
• Active and clear driver’s license, including a successful clearance of a Motor Vehicle history check.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks, attending meetings, or preparing documentation.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, printers, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, specifications, and computer screens for extended periods.
• Ability to clearly communicate through speech, hearing, and written correspondence in person, virtually, and via telephone.
• Ability to attend client meetings and project-related site visits, including walking through active facilities or construction areas as needed.
• Physical capability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and navigate uneven terrain, active construction sites, and partially completed structures.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, drawings, or equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Capacity to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, vests, and steel-toed boots when required.
• Tolerance for varying environmental conditions, including exposure to weather, noise, and dust during site visits.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.
• Frequent travel throughout the Northeast region for client engagement, business development activities, and internal collaboration.
• Work involves extensive use of computers, digital communication tools, and design software in an open or hybrid office environment.
• This role requires frequent interaction with project teams, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders through in-person meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Work at project sites may involve exposure to active construction environments, including noise, dust, varying temperatures, and weather conditions.
• The position requires adaptability to shifting project priorities, client expectations, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Work may occasionally involve tight deadlines, multiple concurrent projects, and high attention to detail under time-sensitive conditions.
• Collaboration across multiple time zones or with remote team members may be necessary, depending on project scope and firm structure.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, regular position, with typically standard working hours between 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. However, this position will require occasional extended hours to meet project milestones, deadlines, or client needs.
• This position is considered hybrid, with a 30% office presence, 30% site visits and/or client meetings, and 40% remote presence (ability to work from a home location). This arrangement is subject to review and may change based on project need or at the company’s discretion.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

• $150,000 - $175,000. Please note that this range reflects the pay scale that Tetra Tech reasonably expects to pay for the role. The salary will also depend on various factors, such as job duties and requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• 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.