Project Assistant

Tetra Tech, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Project Assistant to support our growing project management team.

You will help coordinate activities, resources and documentation across multiple technical disciplines, gaining hands-on experience in delivery, commercial awareness and client service. Based in one of our US offices with flexible, hybrid arrangements, you will keep information organized, assist with travel logistics, and communicate with project teams and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery

Qualifications

• Interest in project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support resource planning and coordinate survey bookings.
• Maintain project folders and manage paperwork.
• Issue client reports and upload to systems.
• Coordinate travel and hotel arrangements for projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

APM qualifications (pursuit)

Job description

As a Project Assistant, you'll support our growing internal project management team, helping coordinate the activities, resources and documentation that keep projects running smoothly. Working across multiple technical disciplines, you'll gain hands‑on experience of project delivery, commercial awareness and client service, with structured support to develop your project management skills. Your impact in this position You'll play an important part in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time and to budget. By keeping information organised, coordinating resources and supporting communication between project teams and clients, you'll help maintain high standards of quality and service while building a strong foundation for your future career.

Core Capabilities

• Project Coordination: Support resource planning, coordinate survey bookings with clients and help project teams manage competing priorities to keep delivery on track.
• Document & Information Management: Maintain project folders, create new folders, manage project appointments in Microsoft Teams and ensure associated paperwork is issued accurately.
• Reporting & Systems Administration: Issue client reports and asbestos awareness certificates, upload reports to Ostara and source CAD plans through the Whitbread portal.
• Travel & Logistics: Coordinate hotel and travel booking information with the BST team, helping ensure project teams have the arrangements they need.
• Communication & Teamwork: Build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients, communicating clearly, adapting to changing demands and taking ownership of tasks., You’ll be based at one of our UK offices, with flexible working arrangements that include the opportunity to work from home. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across technical disciplines, gaining exposure to varied projects, clients and sectors. Specific office attendance requirements and available hybrid working arrangements will be confirmed with the hiring team.

You’ll have a genuine interest in project management, strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail and effective time management. A proactive, reliable and adaptable approach is essential, alongside the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks under pressure and contribute positively to a team. We’ll support you in working towards recognised Association for Project Management (APM) qualifications.

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