Construction Manager / Construction Engineer

Poutrix; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Manager with Water/Wastewater experience to lead field management and ensure successful delivery of multimillion-dollar projects in Columbus, OH. You will coordinate with General Contractors, Owners and Engineers, manage budgets, schedules, QA/QC, and documentation, and provide clear communication on progress and changes.

The role requires a degree in engineering/construction management (PM credentials welcomed) and 5+ years’ relevant experience, with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, construction management or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager with water/wastewater experience preferred.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project and strong MS Office skills.
• Understanding of QA/QC, safety, schedule management and contract administration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor performance, site safety, subcontractors and suppliers; report deviations to clients.
• Inspect wastewater pump station work and perform punch list inspections.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs and change orders; support documentation.
• Lead progress, safety, scheduling and contract meetings with client, contractor and agencies.
• Assist with cost tracking, changes, and contractor invoice reviews.

Skills

Budget management

Scheduling

Communication skills

QA/QC

Contract administration

Construction site leadership

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or construction management

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

PE or FE with intent to earn PE

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Construction document management software

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 seeking a Construction Manager with Water / Wastewater experience to join our Water Division team in Columbus, OH.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our Construction Services team in Central Ohio with support from one of the leading municipal consulting firms in the country. The Construction Manager, with the support of a strong nationally recognized technical staff, will utilize their experience and technical knowledge of water/wastewater construction, construction inspection, construction field management, QA / QC, and report documentation to manage multimillion dollar construction projects. This position will also serve as the focal point of all communication and coordination between the General Contractor, the Owner, and the Engineer

Role accountabilities

This role monitors performance of contractors, overall site safety, subcontractors, and suppliers. Relays any issues related to these to clients, including any changes or deviations from plan, on a regular basis. It also observes and inspects wastewater pump station construction work performed by contractors, performs punch list inspections, reviews drawings and specifications and other technical documents, prepares detailed daily activity and progress reports and participates in project schedule and contractor invoice reviews. Additional duties include:

• Maintains quality assurance requirements and monitors code compliance issues.
• Inspects and determines deviations from general compliance with Contract Documents; clearly and professionally informs the contractor of required corrections.
• Regularly attends and participates in construction meetings, safety meetings/updates and project site coordination meetings.
• Monitors and documents contractor resource utilization (labor, materials, and equipment) for field changes, and time and material work and assists with negotiation of basic field construction changes.
• Utilizes knowledge of cost trends, change management, claims, and other construction-related matters to ensure success of project delivery while maintaining Arcadis’ standards and specifications.
• Uses both their oral and written communication skills to effectively lead and conduct progress, project, safety, scheduling and other contract administration meetings with client, contractor, local agencies, and the community.
• Recommends improvements to save project costs and/or shorten project schedules.
• Reviews and processes contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders.
• Other responsibilities will include acting as liaison to design staff to obtain field information to answer design questions through contractor RFIs.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field of study.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Experience managing construction budgets and schedules and with estimating, change order negotiation, and bidding.
• Experience with Primavera P6 Professional Project Management and/or Microsoft Project and the MS Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with various construction document management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager with 2+ years of water / wastewater facilities experience or similar experience.
• Bachelors degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field of study.
• Client experience and knowledge in the greater Columbus area.
• Active participation in a regional or national professional association.
• Construction-related credentials, such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• PE or FE with intent to earn PE.

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 $85,000 - $150,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.