Client Success - Project Manager (FTC)

Arcadis; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Fredericton is seeking an experienced Project Manager to build strong client relationships and ensure exceptional project outcomes. You will manage timelines, resources, and risks while leading multiple accounts in a dynamic environment. This fixed-term contract offers a competitive salary ranging from $45,000 to $60,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or in a similar customer-facing role.
• Experience in managing multiple accounts simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, or Hybrid models.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resources.
• Provide regular updates and insights to clients regarding progress and outcomes.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Empathy

Customer-Centric Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Communication, or a related field

Job description

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

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 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

Are you passionate about building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional project outcomes? In this role, you’ll lead discovery sessions, define project scope, and oversee implementation to ensure every client experience exceeds expectations. You’ll manage timelines, resources, and risks while serving as the key point of contact during onboarding and beyond.

If you have proven experience in project management or client success, strong communication skills, and a customer-centric mindset, this is your chance to make an impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Please note: This is a fixed-term 12-month contract to cover maternity leave.

Role accountabilities

• Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with clients.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resources.
• Create detailed project plans and schedules.
• Provide regular updates, reports, and insights to clients regarding progress and outcomes.
• Conduct discovery sessions to understand the new client’s goals and requirements.
• Oversee setup, configuration, or customization of products or services for new clients.
• Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations and agreed specifications.
• Serve as a point of contact during the initial implementation phase.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide status updates and implementation progress reports to both clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Communication, or a related field (preferred but not always required).
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, Client Relationship Manager, or in a similar customer‑facing role.
• Experience in managing multiple accounts simultaneously and delivering measurable results.
• Empathy and active listening to understand client needs and concerns.
• Ability to meet deadlines and stay on top of deliverables for both ongoing clients and new implementations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to address client issues and find effective solutions.
• Customer‑Centric Mindset: A focus on delivering value and exceeding client expectations.
• Strong understanding of project methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, or Hybrid models.
• Self‑Motivation: A proactive attitude to take ownership of client accounts and drive results.

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 which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. 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 and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $60,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.