Assistant Project Manager – Project Management Office (PMO)

Tetra Tech Europe; Dublin; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tetra Tech Ireland is seeking Assistant Project Managers to join our Project Management Office (PMO). This permanent role supports Project Managers across multidisciplinary engineering projects in Dublin, Cork, or Galway, with exposure to cost control, scheduling and reporting.

You will work with experienced teams, develop skills in planning, data analysis and project controls, and progress toward a career path to become a Project Manager through hands-on learning and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or higher diploma in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous experience in an engineering, construction, infrastructure or design consultancy environment.
• Internship, graduate or early-career experience in project management, project controls or engineering.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project or similar scheduling tool.

Responsabilités

• Support cost management, forecasting and budgeting for projects.
• Assist with development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Coordinate resource loading and progress reporting across multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply project controls techniques and data analytics to identify trends and risks.
• Maintain accurate resourcing information across project portfolios.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical specialists, suppliers and contractors.

Connaissances

Project management

Cost management

Schedule management

Data analysis

Communication

Resource planning

Team collaboration

Formation

Degree in Project Management / Civil Engineering

Outils

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Description du poste

Assistant Project Manager – Project Management Office (PMO)

Assistant Project Manager – Project Management Office (PMO)

Location: Dublin, Cork, Galway.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Project Delivery

Tetra Tech Ireland is seeking Assistant Project Managers to join our Project Management Office (PMO). This is an excellent opportunity to support Project Managers in the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects across a range of business sectors.

Working closely with experienced Project Managers and specialist teams, you will gain practical experience across cost management, schedule management, resource planning, project controls and data analysis. This role is suited to an early-career professional who is eager to learn, take initiative and build a strong foundation in project management and evolve their career towards a Project Manager.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

The Assistant Project Manager will provide day-to-day support to Project Managers and the wider PMO in the efficient delivery and control of projects across the business. The role will support the commercial and operational performance of projects through cost management and forecasting, schedule development and reporting, resource planning, project controls, performance reporting, data analysis and the identification of project risks or performance issues. The successful candidate will also provide coordination and technical support to multidisciplinary project teams, while developing their project management and project controls expertise alongside experienced professionals across a wide range of sectors.

Core Capabilities

• Strong interest and desire to develop skills in project and programme managemen, planning and schedule management, project controls and data analytics, resource and delivery support, communication, organisation and collaboration skills in support of project delivery for Project Managers across multidisciplinary projects.
• Support the preparation, monitoring and forecasting of project budgets, cost baselines, cash flow and cost performance.
• Assist with the review of cost reports and the development of mitigation or recovery actions.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Analysis and cost forecasting (ETC / EAC) to monitor cost performance and outturn.
• Assist in developing, maintaining and monitoring project schedules for multidisciplinary design and delivery projects.
• Support schedule tracking, resource loading, progress reporting and the integration of supplier and contractor programmes.
• Use project controls techniques and digital tools to analyse project information, identify trends and highlight potential risks or performance issues.
• Maintain accurate resourcing information across project portfolios and support Project Managers with the coordination and delivery of work packages.
• Work effectively with Project Managers, technical specialists, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Strong planning and organisation abilities including time management and prioritisation skills.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities to ensure timely delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team providing a structured and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to learn and develop.

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant degree or higher diploma in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in an engineering, construction, infrastructure or design consultancy environment.
• Internship, graduate or early-career experience in project management, project controls or engineering.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project or similar scheduling tool.

Desirable

• Familiarity with MS Power BI or other reporting and data-visualisation tools to highlight key insights.
• Experience using project management, resource management or cost-control systems.
• Previous experience of working in a Project Management Office (PMO) in an engineering design consultancy or similar.
• An interest in using technology and AI-enabled tools to improve project delivery and reporting.

Working Environment

This is a permanent position based in Dublin, Cork, or Galway. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative Project Management Office, supporting Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams across a range of business sectors and engineering projects.

Occasional engagement with project sites, clients, suppliers or contractors may be required depending on project requirements.

Working arrangements, including office attendance, project-site requirements and any potential hybrid or flexible working options, will be agreed in line with business and project needs.

What We Offer

Access accredited training, career development, coaching and mentoring, with clear progression pathways and opportunities to work on major infrastructure and engineering projects. You will join an inclusive, flexible workplace that values diverse perspectives and employee wellbeing.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list and any submitted will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.