SPANISH IS A MUST

High level of Spanish is a MUST
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER - LATIN AMERICA PROJECTS
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Responsibilities:
* Provide project managers with general administration and management of overseas projects
* Assist consultant mobilization and support
* Contribute to budget monitoring and financial management
* Maintain and update project files and Tetra Tech ARD Information System records
* Support personnel recruitment for ongoing projects
* Facilitate communications with subcontractors and partners
Essential Qualifications:
* BA/BS required preferably with academic interests in international development/management, and/or business administration.
* High level proficiency in MS Excel including formula utilization required.
* Prior experience with budget development and budget administration required.
* Advanced to fluent speaking and reading proficiency in Spanish required.
* Previous experience with development projects or overseas experience in a developing country context highly desired.
* Must possess effective time management skills, ability to multi-task, and flexibility to respond to changing work priorities.
* Excellent communication skills including good listening skills and good phone manner.
* Must be extremely dependable, trustworthy, and flexible.
* High level proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, Power Point, Project) required.
* High level proficiency in data entry and database management.
* 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.
* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is mandatory.
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.
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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.
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. www.ardinc.com) has an immediate home office staff opening for an Assistant Project Manager. This person will support the administration and management of US government funded projects in Latin America. This is a full-time position that is based in Tetra Tech ARD's home office in Burlington, Vermont.https://careers.ardinc.com/ARDCareers/App/USPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId=167