Construction Project Manager

Arcadis; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Holiday and PTO

Job summary

Arcadis seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead multi-million-dollar basebuild projects for a confidential semiconductor client in Connecticut. You will coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5-10+ years in high-tech facilities, with strong scheduling and vendor management skills, and the ability to work under pressure on complex projects. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5-10+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in semiconductor or other high-tech industrial facilities.
• Proven track record in managing all phases of projects, from feasibility through procurement, execution, commissioning, and close-out.
• Experience with basebuild construction, cleanroom facilities, and industrial process utilities (HVAC, ultra-pure water, chemical delivery).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and document control systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently, under pressure, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of semiconductor basebuild projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Develop project execution plans, including resource allocation, risk management, communication strategies, and schedule management.
• Coordinate and manage multi-disciplinary project teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor selection, performance, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure construction activities comply with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the regional quality manager to develop project-specific quality plans.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and handover of facilities, coordinating with tools installation and operational teams.
• Monitor project risks and elevate issues to senior leadership as appropriate.
• Prepare and present project status reports and dashboards for clients and senior leadership.
• Maintain positive client relationships and provide guidance on technical resource loading for complex projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Document control systems

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.

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our team in support of large, complex construction projects for a confidential semiconductor client in Connecticut. This role will lead multi-million-dollar basebuild projects, including cleanrooms, support facilities, and high-tech manufacturing spaces, ensuring successful delivery from feasibility through commissioning.

The Construction Project Manager plans, organizes, and coordinates all architectural, engineering, and construction activities for assigned projects. This includes managing multi-disciplinary project teams, interfacing with clients and vendors, and overseeing project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate has experience in high-tech manufacturing environments such as semiconductor, biotech, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical facilities, with strong expertise in basebuild construction and site logistics.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of semiconductor basebuild projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Develop project execution plans, including resource allocation, risk management, communication strategies, and schedule management.
• Coordinate and manage multi-disciplinary project teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor selection, performance, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure construction activities comply with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the regional quality manager to develop project-specific quality plans.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and handover of facilities, coordinating with tools installation and operational teams.
• Monitor project risks and elevate issues to senior leadership as appropriate.
• Prepare and present project status reports and dashboards for clients and senior leadership.
• Maintain positive client relationships and provide guidance on technical resource loading for complex projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5-10+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in semiconductor or other high-tech industrial facilities.
• Proven track record in managing all phases of projects, from feasibility through procurement, execution, commissioning, and close-out.
• Experience with basebuild construction, cleanroom facilities, and industrial process utilities (HVAC, ultra-pure water, chemical delivery).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and document control systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently, under pressure, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.

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.

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 $130,000 - $150,000. Salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.