The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Project 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.
Salary expectations: $100,000 - 110,000 based on experience.
Your Role:
Tetra Tech’s Disaster Response Division currently has an opportunity for a Project Manager. This is a REMOTE position. This role will require periodic travel which may include long term deployments for disaster response efforts.
· Serves as Primary Point of Contact between client, stakeholders, and project team, and provides good customer service to applicants through prompt follow-up and a professional demeanor
· Manages the overall operation and direction of the program or project and determines and defines project scopes and objectives
· Predicts resources needed to reach objectives and manages resources in an effective and efficient manner
· Prepares budget based on scope of work and resource requirements, maintains project work plan, and tracks project costs in order to meet Tetra Tech financial goals
· Provides written and oral reports to contract management and client representatives and provides project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
· Manages contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
· Develops strategies for achieving project goals and objectives and monitors progress and adjusts as needed
· Measures project performance to identify areas for improvement
· Provides strategic guidance to team and leads internal meetings
· Reviews and approves project SOPs, Org Charts, and staffing changes
· Reviews and approves employee’s payroll and time and attendance requests
· Utilizes industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
· Provides customer service to assigned applicants throughout the FEMA Public Assistance grant management process
· Works with the FEMA PA Site Inspector Task Force Leader and PA Program Delivery Task Force Leader to coordinate effective, efficient, and accurate delivery of grant funding
· Coordinates with numerous stakeholders, such as recipients and subrecipients, to complete submission of FEMA PA grant application
· Oversees FEMA Grants Portal application process to enter, update, and retrieve grant information
· Follow applicable local, state, tribal, territorial, and Federal regulations on grant eligibility and works with Tetra Tech Subject Matter Experts to communicate changes to program requirements and their potential affects to client’s goals
· Reviews project recommendations to develop RFI’s with the requisite questions, documentation, and strategy/course of action with FEMA leads and transmits to Client
· Provides technical assistance regarding FEMA and related funding sources and assists with eligibility determinations based on data received.
· 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
Qualifications:
· 7+ years of FEMA Public Assistance Grant Experience
· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to utilize Excel functions to increase efficiency
· Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and objective
· Flexible, able to immediately adapt to changing priorities
· Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
· Prior FEMA public assistance experience as a Program Delivery Manager (PDMG) including Grants Manager and Grants Portal experience, and direct contact with clients and recipients preferred
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.
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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