Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our environmental practice delivers science-based environmental solutions for our clients. Our experts provide access to a deep bench of planners, scientists, engineers, and technical specialists who can help address the most challenging environmental issues while keeping projects on track toward desired results.

 

Your Impact:

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced consultant with a diverse environmental background to assume a leadership role as Vice President and Operations Manager in Tetra Tech’s Chicago, IL office, who will also lead affiliated Midwest offices in several satellite locations, including Cleveland, Detroit, and Indianapolis.  

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead an established operation that supports multiple clients in several Midwest states. This operation has a solid foundation of contract backlog with over 100 staff at various experience levels whose qualifications include environmental science, geology, engineering, geographic information systems, data management, and other disciplines.  

The primary work includes supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in all CERCLA/Superfund process phases, from emergency response and site assessment to remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial design, and cleanup actions.  We also support compliance, due diligence, property development, planning, and community engagement efforts for various other federal, state, municipal and commercial clients.  
 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required. PE, PG, CHMM, PMP, or other professional certification preferred. 12+ years of experience in the environmental consulting industry. Demonstrated leadership of a diverse team and knowledge of operations management, including recruiting/hiring, P&L responsibility, developing annual operating plans, maintaining budgets, and overseeing office administration. Experience managing large environmental and other projects/programs ($5 million+ in annual revenue) for Federal, state, municipal, and/or commercial clients, including U.S. government agencies such as EPA or DoD. Experience and successful track record in all phases of business development, including building and maintaining client relationships; identifying, tracking, and positioning for opportunities; preparing proposals; and leading or supporting client interviews/oral presentations. Excellent client relations and communication skills. Successful history of serving in leadership and supervisory roles that include mentoring and career development at various levels of experience. This position requires driving regularly. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required. This position requires passing a criminal background check.

Work Environment:

We continue to build a tight-knit team in an office-based environment with an entrepreneurial spirit that is excited about working together to develop new opportunities and successes for the team.  The candidate is expected to be physically present in the Chicago office each day. Travel up to 25% to other Tetra Tech offices and various client sites as well as for operational planning and other internal corporate collaboration meetings is required.

What We Offer:

Welcoming community of multi-disciplinary experts focused on excellence and innovation. Opportunity to empower employees and foster respect, inclusion, and belonging values. Excellence and Achievement awards for our highest performers. Culture focused on innovation and providing our clients with industry-leading experience and high value. Flexibility that allows our employees to balance quality work and their personal lives. Competitive benefits package and learning and development opportunities. Comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assist in planning for long-term financial security. The Salary Range for this position is $150,000 - $212,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location. Relocation may be offered.

About 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 worldwide.  For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today, we are a market leader, offering cutting-edge water, environment, energy, and international development solutions.  Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world. 

 About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
 
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties. 

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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