Associate Director - Project Management
Tetra Tech is one of the Ministry of Defence’s leading suppliers of professional services and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join the team. You will be joining an established team to manage projects, work closely with our client, stakeholders and colleagues from other Tetra Tech disciplines.
You will be an experienced Project Manager operating at Associate Director level, from an appropriate professional background. You will have a proven track record in management of defence infrastructure projects. You will be collaborative and able to build solid and lasting business relationships.
The role
We are seeking a high performing Associate Director who can demonstrate a flexible management skillset:
- A leader with the ability to deliver successful outcomes
- A collaborative team manager who will work with the whole project team to develop objectives and agree ways of working
- Experienced in managing NEC 3/4 contracts ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract including management of change control
- Monitor progress against the schedule managing resources against the baseline and identify variances that require action
- Monitor financial performance throughout the project and prepare reports for stakeholders
- responsibility for Risk Management and developing mitigation plans
- Manages the consistent application of quality assurance processes and standards
- Able to establish and maintain governance structures that define clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for governance
- Develop and disseminate a stakeholder management and communications plan to meet the objectives of the project.
- Establish and manage review points, which will inform governance and provide evaluations of progress.
- Experience working on defence infrastructure projects
- PMQ Accredited preferably
- NEC 3/4 accredited preferably
- SC preferable, but suitability for security clearance if not currently cleared
- Past experience of managing multiple projects
- Strong communication skills including the ability to manage meetings with senior client representatives
- A collaborative approach including managing large technical teams
- Proven ability to deliver to deadlines
- Able to identify and develop a phased approach to delivery, working collaboratively with the client to understand and agree the project requirements
- Team player, able to deliver multiple projects to tight deadlines and to form effective relationships.
- Good practical application of Microsoft Software, including Project, Excel and Word
- Ability to prepare and implement a range of project tools including programmes, risk registers, Stakeholder Management Plans, Project Execution Plans and Quality Assurance Plans
- Professional and ethical in everything that you do
- Driving licence preferable
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.
Tetra Tech provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Tetra Tech is compliant with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/ Protected Veterans.