Transportation Project Manager at Tetra Tech, Inc. in Irvine, California

Job Description:

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we collaborate with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our global innovation hubs will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Are you ready to make a positive difference for our planet and join a dynamic group of professionals who have this common value? Our engineering and support teams are focused on providing resilient engineering designs for the United States infrastructure. If this sounds appealing to you, then consider our Transportation Project Manager, opportunity. The position is based in Irvine, CA.

The Transportation Project Manager (PM) will execute a variety of transportation assignments involving highways, local roadways, bicycle facilities, and bridge capital improvement projects. This position requires general familiarity with a broad field of engineering and knowledge of the effects of the work on other disciplines. The successful candidate must be able to work independently on various projects as assigned by the Transportation Director. They may oversee the entire design process, serve as a project manager, or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design. The PM will assess the requirements of a project, break the project into tasks, and work with the Department Manager to develop the scope of work, budget, and staffing needs The qualified candidate will be self-motivated, and will be comfortable working in a multitasking, fast-paced environment, meeting time schedules and deadlines within a team environment.

Your Role:

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with clients
• Write a scope of work for transportation design services based on preliminary review and meetings with the client;
• Manage and prepare engineering studies, schematic design, and final design of highways, intersections, and roadways including plans, specifications, and estimates;
• Manage, assign, and review the work of the project design team. Check the progress of work and identify changes in scope or additional services;
• Coordinate all aspects of project documentation within the company and externally with clients;
• Promote the use of and participate in the development of company design quality and production standards;
• Act as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers and technicians; manage and mentor staff;
• Acquire new projects from existing and potential clients;

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Californiarequired, or able to obtain within 6 months
• 10+ years of related experience in transportation engineering preferred
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• Current relevant transportation engineering experience in Southern California required; Experience with Caltrans preferred
• Experience writing proposals highly desired
• Familiarity with relevant transportation engineering codes and industry standards;
• Working knowledge of stormwater and utility design a plus
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• This position could require periodic travel, approximately 15% or more

Salary Range:$123,000 - $160,000+, depending on experience.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees - 27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assist in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include health insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, time off with pay (TOWP), 401k, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized the equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 200 IEW