Field Construction Lead - D4 Projects (Travel 90%)

Arcadis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Field Construction Manager to join our ACS team to support deactivation, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition projects across the U.S. The role requires frequent travel and is onsite field management of remediation, abatement, and demolition teams during implementation.

You will coordinate construction activities, supervise subcontractors, monitor safety, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with contract quality standards while supporting design teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable environmental and/or demolition construction management experience.
• Seasoned customer and stakeholder management skills.
• Willing to travel up to 90%, with rotations approximately every 3 weeks for an extended weekend home.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction activities with client/site personnel.
• On-site supervision/management of Arcadis subcontractors; manage deliveries and site usage.
• Inspect major equipment deliveries for conformance with specifications and drawings.
• Foster clear communication among subcontractors, vendors, and client.
• Monitor health and safety, including daily briefings; conduct weekly progress meetings and field notes.
• Maintain ongoing documentation via weekly progress reports and photos/videos; forecast cost of completion.
• Respond to RFIs; monitor schedules to ensure conformance with contract quality standards.
• Assist with budget tracking, payments, and change control; oversee document management.
• Support design teams with constructability reviews and related support.
• Demonstrate track record delivering environmental and water/wastewater projects for various clients.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Construction leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering / Construction Management degree

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Field Construction Manager to join our ACS team to support deactivation, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition projects across the U.S. The role requires frequent travel and is onsite field management of remediation, abatement, and demolition teams during implementation.

You will coordinate construction activities, supervise subcontractors, monitor safety, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with contract quality standards while supporting design teams