Program Manager - Public Assistance

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Program Manager to our Public Assistance team based in Remote capacity. 

Why Tetra Tech:

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 over 50 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 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.

Your Role:

Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking a Program Manager with direct experience in FEMA grant programs and the National Flood Insurance Program.

The selected candidate’s responsibilities will support the following requirements. Telecommuting and relocation may apply. This role will require periodic travel which may include long term deployments for disaster response efforts. 

·       Collaborate with the Director and Deputy Directors to define and monitor staffing requirements for all functional supporting areas, such as grant management, finance/accounting, engineering, CEF, 406 Mitigation, insurance, and project services

·       Support Tetra Tech’s business development initiatives

·       Collaborate and Respond quickly to Director and Deputy Directors to support the implementation of projects and organizational efforts to ensure timely, cost effective delivery of high quality products

·       Oversee the efforts of assigned staff to ensure they carry out project-specific activities and meet project objectives

·       Prepare project work plans, schedules, cost estimates and other planning documents to meet client objectives and requirements

·       Monitor project execution to ensure conformance with corporate procedures

·       Monitor project execution to ensure compliance with all laws, regulation, and policies pertaining to FEMA programs

·       Design and Monitor project work records to ensure they are maintained and accessible to meet client needs and auditory requirements

·       Direct business management aspects of a project to maintain the project profitability objectives and required ROIs

·       Ensure timely invoicing, AR tracking and the minimization of non-billable project costs

·       Negotiate plans, schedules and estimates within the financial limits of a project

·       Responsible for baseline management of projects, implementing all change management aspects

·       Maintain communication with clients and customer representatives to ensure satisfaction and to monitor supplemental work requirements

·       Present technical papers at professional society or industry trade meetings

·       Perform various other duties as assigned

·       Maintain knowledge of FEMA grant programs in order to interact with clients (grantees and sub-grantees), federal agency representatives, peers, managers and project staff

·       Exercise normal supervisory responsibility with respect to subordinates, including those associated with performance appraisals, selection, and delegation of authority, work assignment and definition of areas of responsibility

·       Responsible for the training and development of employees under his/her direction in order to increase their proficiency in satisfying current job requirements, and enhance their potential for advancement to more responsible positions

·       Provide leadership and direction setting for project staff to work as a cohesive team

·       Ensure a positive and non-hostile work environment exist at all project sites

·       Maintain knowledge of FEMA grant programs in order to interact with clients (grantees and sub-grantees), federal agency representatives, peers, managers and project staff

·       Other duties as assigned

·       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