Deputy Project Manager (St. Louis)

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.

Job Summary:

Tetra Tech Inc.’s Disaster Recovery division is currently seeking a Deputy Project Manager with experience in consulting, disaster recovery or similar fields to assist disaster survivors and their communities in recovering from disaster events.  

The Deputy Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project execution from initiation through close-out. This role combines program administration, stakeholder coordination, quality assurance, schedule and budget control, and supervision of both office-based and field personnel to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of services.

You must be able to work both in a team environment and independently, have strong organization skills, be comfortable interacting with clients, be able to travel as needed to onsite locations, have a flexible style, and be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project management plans and quality control plans, including technical approach, organizational chart with key personnel assignments, communications strategy, and processes for change-order management.
• Prepare and update a detailed project schedule identifying tasks, milestones, critical path, and resource assignments; monitor progress and trigger corrective actions for potential delays.
• Lead periodic progress meetings with clients, government agencies, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, document action items and track resolution.
• Administer all contract deliverables, reporting requirements, and invoicing.
• Mobilize and manage field teams conducting inspections and environmental evaluations.
• Ensure all work complies with safety requirements, including halting field activities under unsafe weather or site conditions.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate project staff, subcontractors, and technical specialists; assign tasks, monitor performance, and address personnel issues.
• Foster a collaborative team culture; facilitate cross-functional coordination between office and field personnel.
• Provide on-call support for urgent program needs and participate in ad-hoc meetings as required.