Project Manager

Arcadis
Springfield, MA
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience managing facility infrastructure and construction projects in a flexible work arrangement.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of experience in construction management or facilities and a background in regulatory compliance.
    — “Minimum of 5 years of experience”
  • Professionals with experience in interpreting construction documentation and managing procurement and contractor relationships.
    — “Ability to interpret and understand construction documentation including plans, specifications, contracts, and related addenda”

Things to consider

  • Flexible work hours may include early mornings, nights, or weekends depending on project demands.
    — “work schedule for this position fluctuates based upon the needs of projects or events”
  • Travel to local facilities in Springfield, MA, may be required, indicating limited remote flexibility.
    — “Travel to local facilities may be required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with multi-project management and stakeholder coordination in your resume and interviews.
    — “Ability to oversee several projects at the same time”
  • Showcase your track record of managing budgets and timelines effectively for high-value projects.
    — “Develops and adheres to the budget, timeline, and quality control plan”
  • Demonstrate experience with regulatory permitting and compliance with local, state, and national codes.
    — “Coordinates & obtains all necessary regulatory permits”
  • Include examples of managing on-call professionals and reviewing contractor work orders and pay applications.
    — “Reviews work orders and amendments from house doctors”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • delivering projects on time and within budget
Typical background
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementTeam Management

Preferred

Public Works ExperienceFacility Management

About the role

Original posting from Arcadis

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

The position will deal with facility Infrastructure and Capital Improvements, Construction Modernization, Expansion and Renovations, Equipment and System Replacement, and other high value facility maintenance and repair projects. The work schedule for this position fluctuates based upon the needs of projects or events, which will require the ability to work a flexible schedule, that may include early morning, night or on occasion weekend activities. Travel to local facilities may be required. 

Role accountabilities:

Ability to oversee several projects at the same time.

Plans all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation to completion, with demonstrated knowledge of all areas of construction and M.G.L. Ch 149 procurement.

Provide proactive planning, project management to assist project teams and ensures project coordination among all parties and stakeholders.

Manage project procurement activities.

Coordinates & obtains all necessary regulatory permits.

Ensures that all local, state, and national building codes and regulations and safety precautions are followed.

Manages on call design professionals (house doctors), general contractors, on call contractors and construction manager partners and oversees their work.

Reviews work orders and amendments from house doctors.

Develops and adheres to the budget, timeline, and quality control plan.

Determines needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.

Reports regularly on progress of projects to senior members of the team and informs of potential risks, delays, or issues.

Manages both internal and external risks within the project’s lifetime.

Contribute to culture of health and safety on the project.

Has ability to perform project inspection, on site, verifying that necessary inspections and testing are performed and documented.

Hold project meetings as required and disseminate information and action items.

Monitors contractor progress against baseline schedule.

Reviews contractor change order requests.

Reviews and approve contractor pay applications.

Manage project turnover documents and project closeout.

Ability to interpret and understand construction documentation including plans, specifications, contracts, and related addenda.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

7 or more years of experience with an architectural, construction management, or facilities team; public works experience a plus 

Ability to exercise strong judgment and be capable of anticipating, analyzing, appraising, evaluating, and resolving problems of a difficult procedural, organizational administrative or technical nature.

Proven track record of delivering high quality projects on time and within budget as a necessity.

Be organized, deliberate and thorough, with the ability to relate complex processes and concepts to a variety of team and owner staff, with different levels of understanding pertaining to buildings, construction, and process management.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is USD$131,000 - $158,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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Source: Arcadis careers

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