Project Manager II

Poutrix

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 165,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid holidays

PTO 15 days per year

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Project Manager II to lead and manage complex educational facility construction projects in the Los Angeles area. This on-site role oversees projects from planning through closeout, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and campus leadership to ensure safety, on-schedule delivery, and budget compliance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of PM experience, including at least 2 years in educational facilities, and a strong track record with

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field.
7 years of experience managing multiple construction projects.
At least 2 years of experience in educational facility design and construction.
Four additional years of PM experience may substitute for the degree.
Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple capital construction projects from planning through closeout.
Monitor scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risks, and performance.
Provide regular status updates and strategic guidance to leadership.
Ensure adherence to PM procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Perform field observations to verify compliance with design and codes.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and regulators.
Review schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and reports.
Develop risk registers and mitigation strategies.
Lead closeout activities, occupancy planning, and final documentation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget oversight

Schedule management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, 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

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager II to lead and manage complex educational facility construction projects ranging from $5 million to $100 million in value. This role is ideal for a proactive construction management professional with expertise across the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction, occupancy, and closeout. This on-site position will support client projects throughout the Los Angeles area.

The Project Manager II serves as a key liaison between stakeholders, design teams, contractors, regulatory agencies, and campus leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple capital construction projects simultaneously, overseeing all phases of project delivery.
Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risks, and overall performance.
Provide regular project status updates, recommendations, and strategic guidance to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to established project management procedures, construction standards, and regulatory requirements.
Perform field observations and construction site reviews to verify compliance with design documents, codes, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to resolve complex construction issues.
Review and evaluate project documentation, schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project reports.
Identify project risks through field observations and project analysis.
Develop mitigation strategies and maintain project risk registers.
Monitor emerging risks and proactively implement corrective actions to minimize impacts on project objectives.
Collaborate with college representatives, design professionals, contractors, and project teams to develop and execute construction phasing and swing-space strategies.
Facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful implementation.
Present project updates and recommendations to campus leadership, district representatives, and program management offices.
Lead project closeout activities, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organizational requirements.
Coordinate occupancy planning, FF&E installation, asset disposition, relocation efforts, and final documentation.
Verify completion of punch-list items, warranties, record documents, and regulatory approvals.
Provide guidance and mentorship to project team members.
Support planning, programming, and design activities for future campus projects.
Assist with reporting, presentations, and strategic planning initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or a closely related field.
7 years of experience managing multiple construction projects.
At least two (2) years of experience in educational facility design and construction.
Four (4) additional years of qualifying construction project management experience may be substituted for the required degree.
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within a large capital improvement program.
Knowledge of the California Public Contract Code and public-sector procurement processes.
Experience with formal construction partnering methodologies.
Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) design and construction processes or similar regulatory environments.
Thorough understanding of all project lifecycle phases, including planning, design, construction, and closeout.
Experience with alternative project delivery methods.
Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

Licensed Architect (California Architectural Board)
Professional Engineer (California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
PMP or other recognized project management certification

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.

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.

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