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®.
Tetra Tech is currently seeking a full-time, Project Assistant to work out of our San Diego, CA office.
The selected candidate will
• Coordinate preparation and organization of multiple documents, and other deliverables, according to internal and external client requirements and schedules
• Assemble weekly financial summary reports and distribute to project managers
• Assist with assembly and delivery of monthly contract status reports
• Solicit input from project managers for week status and burn rate reports
• Update and maintain document/deliverable tracking database
• Set up and maintain electronic filing system for all new work orders
• Audit project files
• Maintain personnel training database and records
• Assign and coordinate administrative task to other administrative staff
• Support other administrative/project tasks as assigned
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience performing a similar role. You will also have / be:
• Prior experience working within the environmental industry and/or with NAVFAC Southwest a plus.
• Effective communication with all levels of management and peers, including clients
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to details, with good judgment and follow through
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize time effectively
• Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality, especially matters concerning business and staff
• Good with numbers (some accounting skills preferred)
• Experience delegating tasks to administrative staff
• Demonstrated individual drive and initiative with the aptitude to maintain work with minimal supervision as well as work as a part of a team.
• Possess a professional disposition and a positive attitude
• Flexible, and able to adapt immediately to changing priorities
• Manage a heavy workload
• Work overtime as needed (nights and weekends)
In addition, you will have / be:
• Proficient in MS Office Applications: MS Word and Excel; with the ability utilize Excel functions and PowerPoint
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader
• Experience with Access, and Graphics a plus
Degree / Certifications
• Bachelor's degree
Work Environment
• The work environment of this position is that of a typical office position. You may be required to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Minimal lifting would be required. Candidate may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Travel is not required.
The Hourly Range for this position is $30.00/hour - $45.00/hour, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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 any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.
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 the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 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.
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
Twitter: @TetraTechJobs
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 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.
Additional Information- Organization: 103 EMI
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