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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K

STD

LTD

AD&D

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis seeks a Construction Project Manager to oversee facility infrastructure and capital improvement projects. The role involves coordinating renovations, expansions, equipment replacements, and high-value maintenance across local facilities.

Flex schedule and occasional travel are required to meet project needs. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience, with a strong focus on safety, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects at the same time.
• Plan all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation to completion, with knowledge of construction and procurement.
• Provide proactive planning and project management to assist project teams and ensure coordination among stakeholders.
• Manage project procurement activities.
• Coordinate and obtain all necessary regulatory permits.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national building codes and safety precautions.
• Manage on‑call design professionals and contractors; oversee their work.
• Review work orders and amendments from contractors.
• Develop and adhere to budget, timeline, and quality control plan.
• Determine resources (manpower, equipment, materials) within budget.
• Report progress and risks to senior team members.
• Manage internal and external project risks and safety culture.
• Perform on-site project inspections and document testing.
• Hold project meetings and disseminate action items.
• Monitor contractor progress against baseline schedule.
• Review contractor change orders and pay applications.
• Manage project turnover documents and closeout.

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 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

• 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, 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 $83,000- $125,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.