Project Management Specialist

Arcadis U.S.Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid holidays

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis U.S.Inc. in New York City is seeking an entry-level Project Specialist to support project coordination, scheduling, reporting, documentation, and performance tracking. This role offers hands-on experience working with experienced project managers and multidisciplinary teams.

You will gain foundational skills in project and program management, with exposure to project controls, change management, and risk planning on infrastructure and construction projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 1-3 years experience in project controls, program management, or project management in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to present complex project data effectively.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of project management principles, scheduling, budgeting, and performance measurement metrics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and progress tracking systems to support project managers in monitoring project activities and milestones.
• Conduct data analysis, variance analysis, and performance assessments to identify trends, deviations, and potential risks that may impact project schedule, cost, or quality.
• Prepare regular project reports, dashboards, and presentations for project stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators, project status, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers and team members to track project deliverables, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with project objectives and deadlines.
• Support the implementation of project controls processes, change management procedures, and risk management strategies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather project data, update project documentation, and ensure consistency and accuracy of project information.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices, tools, and methodologies within the program controls office to optimize project performance and outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field

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 an entry-level Project Specialist to join our team in New York City. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in developing a career in project management, engineering, construction, or infrastructure.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced project managers and multidisciplinary teams to support project coordination, scheduling, reporting, documentation, and performance tracking. You will gain hands-on experience supporting complex projects while building foundational skills in project and program management.

Role accountabilities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and progress tracking systems to support project managers in monitoring project activities and milestones.
• Conduct data analysis, variance analysis, and performance assessments to identify trends, deviations, and potential risks that may impact project schedule, cost, or quality.
• Prepare regular project reports, dashboards, and presentations for project stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators, project status, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers and team members to track project deliverables, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with project objectives and deadlines.
• Support the implementation of project controls processes, change management procedures, and risk management strategies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather project data, update project documentation, and ensure consistency and accuracy of project information.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices, tools, and methodologies within the program controls office to optimize project performance and outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• 1-3 years experience in project controls, program management, or project management in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret and present complex project data effectively.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills to collaborate with diverse project teams.
• Knowledge of project management principles, scheduling, budgeting, and performance measurement metrics.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• EAP
• 401K
• STD
• LTD
• AD&D
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• reward & recognition program
• wellbeing benefits
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• nine paid holidays
• 15 days PTO that accrue per year

The salary range for this position is $56,616. - $89,424. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.