The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Project Manager to our Transportation team based in Marlborough, MA.
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.
Locally, we focus on advancing complex roadway/highway infrastructure projects and are a recognized leader in the planning, permitting, and design of transportation projects throughout the Commonwealth. We are proud to be designing high-profile projects within our region such as the Allston Multimodal Project and the Rutherford Ave/Sullivan Square corridor in Boston.
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, engineers, architects, and planners to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our multidisciplinary team of transportation planners and traffic/highway engineers. This role involves leading and delivering a diverse portfolio of complex award-winning public transportation initiatives and fast-paced private development projects.
Essential Job Functions:
- Lead and manage the execution of traffic engineering projects, including planning, analysis, design, and construction support ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders
- Prepare and review technical reports, traffic studies, and design plans
- Oversee traffic analysis using tools such as Synchro, VISSIM, HCS, or similar software
- Prepare and deliver clear, effective public presentations to stakeholders, agencies, and community groups.
- Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to technical staff, supporting team development and performance.
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen client relationships to support ongoing and future work.
- Support and actively contribute to business development efforts, including proposal preparation, strategy, and client engagement.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
- Execute work in accordance with internal quality procedures, applicable codes, legislation, and industry standards to ensure project compliance and technical excellence.
- Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities to maintain a high degree of technical knowledge and professional competency in transportation/traffic engineering.
- Promote and maintain a culture of safety by working in a safe manner at all times and promptly reporting all health and safety incidents or concerns.
- Perform additional tasks as required to support project goals, team objectives, and company initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Licensed Massachusetts State Professional Engineer (PE), with 10+ years of transportation design experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong knowledge of traffic operations, signal design, and safety analysis
- Prior experience managing transportation projects and leading project teams
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary project settings
- Familiar with MassDOT design and permitting requirements and the MEPA regulatory process.
- Active and clear driver's license, including a successful clearance of a Motor Vehicle history check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks, attending meetings, or preparing design documentation.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, printers, and other office equipment.
- Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, specifications, and computer screens for extended periods.
- Ability to clearly communicate through speech, hearing, and written correspondence in person, virtually, and via telephone.
- Ability to travel to and from project sites, client meetings, and other offices as required.
- Physical capability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and navigate uneven terrain, active construction sites, and partially completed structures.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, drawings, or equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
- Capacity to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, vests, and steel-toed boots when required.
- Tolerance for varying environmental conditions, including exposure to weather, noise, and dust during site visits.
- The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.
- Work involves extensive use of computers, digital communication tools, and design software in an open or hybrid office environment.
- This role requires frequent interaction with project teams, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders through in-person meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
- Periodic travel to construction sites, client offices, and off-site meetings is required.
- Work at project sites may involve exposure to active construction environments, including noise, dust, varying temperatures, and weather conditions.
- The position requires adaptability to shifting project priorities, client expectations, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Work may occasionally involve tight deadlines, multiple concurrent projects, and high attention to detail under time-sensitive conditions.
- Collaboration across multiple time zones or with remote team members may be necessary, depending on project scope and firm structure.
Additional Information:
- This is a full-time, regular position, with typically standard working hours between 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. However, this position may require occasional extended hours to meet project milestones, deadlines, or client needs.
- This position is considered hybrid, with a 40% office presence, 60% remote presence (ability to work from a home location) and occasional site visits and/or client meetings. This arrangement is subject to review and may change based on project need or at the company's discretion.
Anticipated Hiring Range:
- $100,000 - $150,000. Please note that this range reflects the pay scale that Tetra Tech reasonably expects to pay for the role. The salary will also depend on various factors, such as job duties and requirements, and relevant experience and skills.
Life at Tetra Tech:
- 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, sex, marital or familial status, 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.
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