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Tetra Tech hires Development Managers to lead project delivery across its engineering and environmental consulting practices. The company has an established process for sponsoring work visas, making it a realistic target if you're building a U.S. career in professional services and need employer support.
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The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Geomatics Project Manager – Business Development to join our Geomatics Technologies Team. This position is intentionally structured as a 50% Project Management / 50% Business Development role, combining technical project delivery leadership with client engagement and growth responsibilities.
The successful candidate will lead geomatics project execution while also supporting proposal development, client relationship building, and new business pursuits. This role requires experience in geomatics, remote sensing, and survey, along with demonstrated ability to manage projects, collaborate with technical teams, and contribute to business development efforts in a consulting environment.
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.
Essential Job Functions:
Project Management & Technical Delivery (Approximately 50%)
- Manage geomatics projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met
- Oversee data acquisition activities and geomatics data processing workflows
- Coordinate and delegate work assignments to technical staff to maintain project schedules and production flow
- Apply and oversee procedures and methods for data processing, analytics, and quality control
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed
- Collaborate with technical teams to resolve project issues and support successful delivery
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, client requirements, and applicable standards
Business Development & Client Engagement (Approximately 50%)
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support account growth and repeat business
- Identify and pursue new client and project opportunities within the geomatics market
- Support proposal development, pursuit strategy, and pricing coordination
- Participate in and present at client meetings, interviews, and industry conferences
- Collaborate with growth initiative leaders and account managers to advance business development objectives
- Support marketing efforts and contribute to business development materials and strategies
Professional Standards, Safety & Compliance
- 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
- Perform additional duties as required
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Geography, GIS, Engineering, Hydrography, or a related field
- 5–8 years of relevant professional experience in geomatics, remote sensing, and/or survey
- Demonstrated experience managing projects successfully
- Experience with geomatics-related software and workflows
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proven work ethic and team-oriented approach
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- Office-based, hybrid, or remote work environment
- Fast-paced consulting environment supporting multiple concurrent projects
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.
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $85,000-$120,000 annually
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
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.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions.
Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Geomatics Project Manager – Business Development to join our Geomatics Technologies Team. This position is intentionally structured as a 50% Project Management / 50% Business Development role, combining technical project delivery leadership with client engagement and growth responsibilities.
The successful candidate will lead geomatics project execution while also supporting proposal development, client relationship building, and new business pursuits. This role requires experience in geomatics, remote sensing, and survey, along with demonstrated ability to manage projects, collaborate with technical teams, and contribute to business development efforts in a consulting environment.
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.
Essential Job Functions:
Project Management & Technical Delivery (Approximately 50%)
- Manage geomatics projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met
- Oversee data acquisition activities and geomatics data processing workflows
- Coordinate and delegate work assignments to technical staff to maintain project schedules and production flow
- Apply and oversee procedures and methods for data processing, analytics, and quality control
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed
- Collaborate with technical teams to resolve project issues and support successful delivery
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, client requirements, and applicable standards
Business Development & Client Engagement (Approximately 50%)
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support account growth and repeat business
- Identify and pursue new client and project opportunities within the geomatics market
- Support proposal development, pursuit strategy, and pricing coordination
- Participate in and present at client meetings, interviews, and industry conferences
- Collaborate with growth initiative leaders and account managers to advance business development objectives
- Support marketing efforts and contribute to business development materials and strategies
Professional Standards, Safety & Compliance
- 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
- Perform additional duties as required
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Geography, GIS, Engineering, Hydrography, or a related field
- 5–8 years of relevant professional experience in geomatics, remote sensing, and/or survey
- Demonstrated experience managing projects successfully
- Experience with geomatics-related software and workflows
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proven work ethic and team-oriented approach
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- Office-based, hybrid, or remote work environment
- Fast-paced consulting environment supporting multiple concurrent projects
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.
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $85,000-$120,000 annually
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
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.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions.
Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
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Align your credentials to DOL specialty occupation standards
Development Manager roles at Tetra Tech typically require a degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related technical field. Confirm your credentials map to a specialty occupation before applying, since USCIS will scrutinize degree-to-role alignment for professional services positions.
Target Tetra Tech's program delivery divisions directly
Tetra Tech structures hiring around specific practice areas like water, environment, and infrastructure. Applying to Development Manager openings tied to an active program division improves your odds, since those teams have clearer budget authority and a demonstrated pattern of sponsoring technical managers.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Development Manager openings by visa type
Tetra Tech posts Development Manager roles across multiple locations with varying sponsorship eligibility. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for positions where H-1B or OPT sponsorship is confirmed, saving you from pursuing listings that won't support your visa situation.
Clarify sponsorship timing before your offer is drafted
Consulting firms often distinguish between roles that support H-1B transfer and new H-1B cap filings. During late-stage interviews at Tetra Tech, ask the recruiter whether the role is cap-subject or cap-exempt, since government contractor work can sometimes qualify for cap-exempt filing.
Prepare project management documentation that shows revenue accountability
Tetra Tech's Development Managers are expected to own client relationships and project budgets. Documenting your track record with contract values, client growth, and delivery outcomes strengthens both your candidacy and your H-1B petition's specialty occupation case.
Understand how LCA prevailing wage levels affect your negotiation
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. The LCA locks in a prevailing wage for your role and location, so research DOL wage data for Development Manager positions in your target Tetra Tech office before you receive an offer.
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Does Tetra Tech sponsor H-1B visas for Development Managers?
Yes, Tetra Tech sponsors H-1B visas for Development Manager roles. The company operates across engineering and environmental consulting, where Development Managers are typically classified as specialty occupation workers. Sponsorship availability can vary by practice area and location, so confirming with the recruiter during the interview process is the most reliable way to verify support for your specific role.
Which visa types does Tetra Tech commonly use for Development Managers?
Tetra Tech supports H-1B visas as the primary long-term work authorization path for Development Managers. F-1 OPT and CPT are also used, making the company accessible to recent graduates still within their authorized OPT period. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional roles. J-1 sponsorship has also been used in specific program contexts.
How do I apply for Development Manager jobs at Tetra Tech?
You can find and apply for Development Manager openings at Tetra Tech through Migrate Mate, which filters for roles with confirmed visa sponsorship so you're not wasting time on listings that won't support your situation. Tetra Tech typically expects applications that demonstrate technical project delivery experience, client management, and relevant credentials in engineering or environmental consulting.
What qualifications does Tetra Tech expect for Development Manager roles?
Tetra Tech generally looks for a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related technical discipline. Beyond credentials, the company expects demonstrated experience managing complex projects, client accounts, and cross-functional teams within a consulting or professional services environment. Professional certifications like PMP or PE can strengthen your application, particularly for roles tied to infrastructure or government contracts.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship for a Development Manager role at Tetra Tech?
H-1B cap filings open in March each year for an October 1 start date, so you'll want an offer in hand by late February to give your employer time to prepare the petition. If you're on F-1 OPT, your authorized work period can bridge the gap while your H-1B is pending. Confirm with Tetra Tech's HR team whether the role qualifies for cap-exempt filing through any government-funded program work, which would remove the lottery timing constraint entirely.
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