Project Manager

Arcadis; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K plan

STD, LTD, AD&D

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Nine paid holidays

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis in Massachusetts seeks a seasoned construction program manager to lead facility infrastructure and capital improvement projects. You will oversee planning, procurement, permits, and contractor coordination, ensuring safety and adherence to budgets and schedules.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and several years of experience, with preferred 7+ years in similar teams. Travel to local facilities is possible; flexible hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• 7+ years preferred in architectural, construction management, or facilities teams; public works a plus.
• Strong judgment with ability to anticipate, analyze, and resolve complex issues.
• Proven track record of delivering high quality projects on time and within budget.
• Organized, deliberate and thorough, able to explain complex processes to diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Plan all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation to completion.
• Provide proactive planning and project management to assist project teams.
• Manage procurement activities and regulatory permits.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national codes and safety.
• Coordinate with house doctors, general contractors, and construction manager partners.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and report to senior team members.
• Oversee budget, timeline, and quality control plans.
• Handle project turnover documents and closeout.

Skills

5+ years experience

7+ years experience

Strong judgment

Problem solving

Organizational skills

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:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 or more years of experience with an architectural, construction management, or facilities team; public works experience a plus
• Ability to exercise strong judgment and be capable of anticipating, analyzing, appraising, evaluating, and resolving problems of a difficult procedural, organizational administrative or technical nature.
• Proven track record of delivering high quality projects on time and within budget as a necessity.
• Be organized, deliberate and thorough, with the ability to relate complex processes and concepts to a variety of team and owner staff, with different levels of understanding pertaining to buildings, construction, and process management.

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.

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 USD$131,000 - $158,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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.