Tetra Tech ARD PROJECT MANAGER, Arlington VA

Tetra Tech ARD, Inc. (www.tetratechard.com) has an immediate opening for a Project Manager to work on DC-based short-term international projects. We are looking for a dynamic self-starter with good organizational skills to join its cadre of professional project managers. The project manager will work with Tetra Tech ARD to support the administration and management of USAID-funded development projects. Although this Manager will work on short-term projects, this is a full-time, long-term position with benefits. This position is ideally based in Tetra Tech ARD's office in Arlington, Virginia.

Responsibilities: The Project Manager provides day-to-day home office support to project implementation, with a focus on financial management and ensuring compliance with US Government regulations, and Tetra Tech ARD policies and procedures, specifically the Project Managers will:

• Manage all non-technical activities for short- and long-term projects from start-up through close-out;
• Recruit and field short-term technical consultants or long-term project personnel replacements;
• Work with project teams to have a significant role in managing project budgets;
• Ensure contract compliance in accordance with USAID requirements;
• Coordinate with Tetra Tech ARD business office on logistics, procurement, budgets, and travel; and
• Monitor project timeline and contract requirements to ensure that all contract deliverables are met on schedule.

Essential Qualifications: * At least two years of experience managing USAID projects and solid understanding of USAID contracting and grants mechanisms, rules and regulations; * Minimum Bachelor’s degree required with academic interests in related fields such as management, business, accounting, or international development; * Experience with budget development, review and monitoring essential, including thorough familiarity with standard budgeting tools such as Excel; * Must possess effective time management skills and the ability to multi-task; * High level proficiency in MS Office applications; *Very strong interpersonal and communication skills; * Energetic and enthusiastic collaborative team player; * Must be comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes intense work environment; * Speaking and reading proficiency in a foreign language, French, Arabic or Spanish preferred; and * U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement.

In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech ARD values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels of the firm.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application process: * A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity * A current resume/CV in reverse chronological format * A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.

How to apply: 

Apply online at: https://careers.ardinc.com/ARDCareers/App/USPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId... No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.