Project Controls/Project Management Assistant Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Seattle, WA (Job ID 41591)

Description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for providing project assistance and support for multiple projects for the infrastructure group in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Alaska). Typical projects include a wide variety of municipal infrastructure projects for water, wastewater, stormwater facilities, and solid waste planning and facilities design.

Your Role

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of project setup and work breakdown structure, project documentation, and client and team coordination.
• Assist project engineers and managers with tracking project schedules and budgets
• Assist project managers in managing project costs by working with project accountants to ensure project cost/price models have proper representation of rates, overhead, costs, markups, usages, etc.
• Assist project managers with the identification and preparation of budget changes and potential contract amendments
• Assist with performing risk management on projects identifying key performance indicators that may impact project schedule and budget
• Assist with the management of RFIs and submittals for projects in construction
• Assist project managers in developing invoices for clients, including earned value reporting and project status reporting per client contract requirements
• Assist in the development of PowerPoint presentations for project updates with clients
• Assist with delivering technical materials for proposals
• Be able to work quasi-independently of the Project Engineer/Project Manager to produce drafts for review and completion by PM for the following:
  • Project Work Plan
  • Change Order Documentation
  • Project Evaluation and Estimate at Completion (PEEAC) forms
• Portfolio Risk Analysis:
  • Review the overall portfolio of the PMs being supported and work with Accounting to ensure that risks are properly accounted for in the unit's reserves
  • Assist PMs in providing information for Accounting so that any project metrics that may trigger audit activities are properly understood, documented, and accounted for
  • Coordinate Project Review logistics

 Qualifications

• An associate degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in the architectural, engineering, or similar project-related industry
• Experience in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project
• Ability to function effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment and ability to interact with clients in a professional manner across all means of communication

WA: $62,000 - $99,000, depending on experience

CA: $62,000 - $99,000, depending on experience

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on our employees' technical expertise and dedication—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assist in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include health insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, time off with pay (TOWP), 401k, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  

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 health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

•    LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers 
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•    Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized the equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no phone calls or agencies.
 

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