Assistant Project Manager (Construction project, NOT IT or Technology)

Arcadis; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Manager in Middletown, CT to lead facility infrastructure and capital improvement projects. The role involves coordinating multi-project delivery, ensuring safety, and managing budgets and schedules.

The position requires a flexible schedule with potential travel to local facilities and collaboration with contractors, on‑call professionals, and project teams to meet project goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee several projects at the same time.
• Plan all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation to completion, with knowledge of all areas of construction and M.G.L. Ch 149 procurement.
• Provide proactive planning and project management to assist project teams and ensure coordination among all parties and stakeholders.
• Manage project procurement activities.
• Coordinate and obtain all necessary regulatory permits.
• Ensure that all local, state, and national building codes and regulations and safety precautions are followed.
• Manage on‑call design professionals (house doctors), general contractors, on‑call contractors and construction manager partners and oversee their work.
• Review work orders and amendments from house doctors.
• Develop and adhere to the budget, timeline and quality control plan.
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Report regularly on progress of projects to senior members of the team and inform of potential risks, delays or issues.
• Manage both internal and external risks within the project’s lifetime.
• Contribute to the culture of health and safety on the project.
• Perform project inspections on site, verifying that necessary inspections and testing are performed and documented.
• Hold project meetings as required and disseminate information and action items.
• Monitor contractor progress against baseline schedule.
• Review contractor change order requests.
• Review and approve contractor pay applications.
• Manage project turnover documents and project closeout.
• Interpret and understand construction documentation, including plans, specifications, contracts and related addenda.

Skills

Project management

Education

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

Job description

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 on the needs of projects or events, requiring a flexible schedule that may include early morning, night, or weekend activities. Travel to local facilities may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee several projects at the same time.
• Plan all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation to completion, with knowledge of all areas of construction and M.G.L. Ch 149 procurement.
• Provide proactive planning and project management to assist project teams and ensure coordination among all parties and stakeholders.
• Manage project procurement activities.
• Coordinate and obtain all necessary regulatory permits.
• Ensure that all local, state, and national building codes and regulations and safety precautions are followed.
• Manage on‑call design professionals (house doctors), general contractors, on‑call contractors and construction manager partners and oversee their work.
• Review work orders and amendments from house doctors.
• Develop and adhere to the budget, timeline and quality control plan.
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Report regularly on progress of projects to senior members of the team and inform of potential risks, delays or issues.
• Manage both internal and external risks within the project’s lifetime.
• Contribute to the culture of health and safety on the project.
• Perform project inspections on site, verifying that necessary inspections and testing are performed and documented.
• Hold project meetings as required and disseminate information and action items.
• Monitor contractor progress against baseline schedule.
• Review contractor change order requests.
• Review and approve contractor pay applications.
• Manage project turnover documents and project closeout.
• Interpret and understand construction documentation, including plans, specifications, contracts and related addenda.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits such as 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 $83,000 – $125,000. Actual salaries vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Arcadis is 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, veteran status and any other basis prohibited by law.