Senior Project Manager – Midwest - USA

Requirements:

• Possess a B.S. or M.S. in a related field (i.e., Environmental Planning, Environmental studies, or a closely related discipline).
• Minimum 10+ years of professional experience, including direct management of renewable energy sector environmental permitting projects, account management experience.
• 10+ years’ experience with environmental and regulatory processes - federal, state, and local regulators by understanding NEPA and state siting and permitting processes such as Wisconsin Public Service Commission, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) or similar state siting board.
• The Senior Project Manager should have existing client relationships in the renewable energy market and track record of winning new work.
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations and permitting processes, ability to assess project permitting feasibility and requirements, experience interacting with regulatory agencies.
• Experience with site permitting, route permitting, and conditional use permitting for renewable energy projects, midstream pipelines, substations, and transmission lines.
• Relevant and reputable experience with renewable energy sector.
• Ability to travel approximately 10-20% for business reasons (project and business development).
• Must be able to manage time well, lead and mentor junior staff, and work on tasks as part of a larger project team. 
• Must be highly motivated, client focused and work well in a team environment.
• Role will involve leading the preparation of local, state, and federal permit applications; resource analysis; corridor identification; route refinement; agency consultation; and public outreach.
• Working knowledge in geographic information system; environmental impact analysis related to renewable energy and land management projects; agency consultation for regulatory compliance and permitting; biological resources mitigation design and monitoring planning; and construction monitoring is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, client interaction, and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word and Excel. 
• Must be able to translate regulatory language into "plain English" terms to clearly communicate requirements to non-regulatory personnel.
• The Senior Project Manager should have excellent communication skills as the position requires frequent and effective interaction with clients, regulatory agencies, and other team members of the public.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, technical inquisitiveness, a positive attitude, and an ability to work well in teams are essential.

Other Desirable Knowledge and Requirement:

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize critical thinking, a flexible approach to problem solving, excellent interpersonal communication (oral and written), planning, and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Business development and client service management skills with a proven track record of developing project opportunities and maintaining successful client relationships; strong existing client relationships and professional contacts are highly desirable.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. 

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com, follow us on Twitter (@TetraTech or like us on Facebook. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

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