Project Manager – Landfill Gas OM&M/Compliance (On-Site)

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Tetra Tech is currently seeking a Project Manager – Landfill Gas OM&M/Compliance to join our Landfill Gas (LFG) Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring (OM&M) team in California. In this role, you will take a prominent role in the planning, operations and construction of biogas and LFG Collection and Control Systems (GCCS), solid waste handling and disposal facilities as well as other environmental projects. You will work under the direction of Managers and Project Managers located throughout the company and across the country, and you may oversee and direct the activities of engineers, scientists, technicians, and clerical staff toward successful completion of projects. This is an in-office position, in our Diamond Bar, CA office, with occasional site visits and direct client involvement. The pay scale for this position is $90k-$140k, based on qualifications and experience.

Your Role:

• Manage LFG OM&M projects, schedules, and budgets effectively (Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/Billing)
• Manage and oversee field monitoring and sampling programs for Landfill Gas Collection and Control Systems, ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance
• Lead proposal development, client engagement, and regulatory coordination
• Prepare proposals and meet with clients and regulators
• Manage all phases of projects from planning through construction/remediation, including quality control of drawings, plans, specifications, reports, and bid documents
• Supervise construction activities to ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and review permit applications for new site developments, modifications, and closures
• Oversee the development of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals
• Lead the design and review of biogas collection, leachate, stormwater/surface water management, and liner system designs
• Enforce and promote a culture of safe work practices
• Analyze and optimize system performance to meet operational and regulatory requirements
• Implement safe work practices
• Analyze systems based on operational objectives and regulatory compliance
• Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports
• Write environmental reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Geological or Environmental Engineering
• 3 to 6 years of experience in Engineering Projects
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Project Management
• Civil Professional Engineering certification (Civil PE) in California is a plus
• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification is a plus
• Supervisory experience is a plus
• Experience with biogas and landfill gas systems and solid waste industry is a plus
• Proven technical skills in design and/or construction
• Ability to supervise technical and support staff and to provide leadership and mentoring to professional personnels
• Outstanding knowledge of the Microsoft Office software suite, and PDF editors (Bluebeam or Adobe)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and unwavering personal integrity
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Self-disciplined/motivated individual who also works well in a team environment
• Valid driver's license