Senior Project Manager, Utilities

Poutrix; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Utilities to lead our utilities discipline within the Mobility GBA in Canada. The role combines technical leadership, project delivery, and client collaboration for watermain, sanitary, and storm sewer relocations on major transportation programs.

You will oversee a team of engineers, ensure compliance with regulations and standards, and mentor staff while supporting business growth and client satisfaction across municipal and transit projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and P.Eng designation or eligibility for registration in Alberta or British Columbia.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in utility design, coordination, and relocation planning for infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in project management, team leadership, and mentoring.
• In-depth knowledge of utility design standards, coordination practices, and regulations.
• Experience delivering projects for municipalities and transportation or transit agencies.
• Proficiency in CAD and design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley/Autodesk tools).
• Strong client relationship building and business development experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with familiarity with trenchless methods and field work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the utilities design, coordination, and relocation projects across major infrastructure programs.
• Provide technical leadership in utility engineering and design.
• Develop practical engineering solutions and oversee reports, drawings, memos, and specifications.
• Guide utility protection and relocation plans through design phases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated delivery.
• Mentor team members and contribute to business development with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Client relations

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng designation or eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley tools

Autodesk tools

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 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:

Arcadis is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager, Utilities to join our Mobility Global Business Area (GBA) in Canada. This senior leadership role is responsible for leading our utilities discipline, guiding a team of engineers and designers, and ensuring the successful delivery of utility design, coordination, and relocation projects across major infrastructure programs. The role combines technical expertise, project delivery, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Role Accountabilities:

As the Senior Project Manager, Utilities, you will provide leadership to the utilities team while overseeing the successful delivery of utility design and coordination projects across the infrastructure sector. You will help foster a collaborative, high-performing environment, guide project planning and execution from concept through completion, and work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely delivery.

You will act as the technical lead for utility engineering and design, applying expertise in wet and dry utilities, utility coordination, protection and relocation design, and utility conflict resolution. This role will involve leading the development of practical, high-quality engineering solutions, supporting field reviews and assessments, and overseeing the preparation of technical reports, drawings, memos, and specifications. You will also ensure that all work is delivered in accordance with applicable regulations, codes, standards, and utility owner requirements.

A key part of the role will be leading utility designs for municipal, transportation, and transit projects, including detailed design for temporary and permanent utility relocations involving watermain, sanitary and storm sewers. You will evaluate technical alternatives, resolve complex design issues, and coordinate closely with other disciplines to support integrated project delivery. You will also guide the development of utility protection and relocation plans through concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases using applicable design tools.

Beyond project delivery, you will play an important role in strengthening client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the practice. This will include collaborating with clients, contractors, third-party utility stakeholders, and internal teams to understand project needs, maintain a strong client experience, and contribute to business development activities that expand Arcadis’ presence in the utilities sector. You will also support the growth of the discipline by mentoring team members, helping build a diverse and capable team, and encouraging continuous learning and innovation. On major or strategic pursuits, you may also serve as a Design Lead or Technical Director.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, with P.Eng. designation, or eligibility for registration, in Alberta or British Columbia.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in utility design, utility coordination, and relocation planning for infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in project management, team leadership, and mentoring.
• In-depth knowledge and in depth experience in application of utility design standards, coordination practices, and relevant regulations.
• Experience delivering projects for municipalities and other transportation or transit agencies.
• Proficiency in CAD and design software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other Bentley or Autodesk tools.
• Experience preparing and reviewing preliminary and detailed utility design drawings, reports, and technical memos.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and third-party utility stakeholders, with experience supporting business development and proposal preparation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience with trenchless methods, construction fieldwork, and familiarity with municipal and road authority standards are considered assets.

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.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000. 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.

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