Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects

Arcadis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401K plan

STD/LTD/AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays per year

15 days PTO per year

Job summary

Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering and consultancy, seeks a Project Manager in the United States to drive capital improvement programs. You will develop comprehensive project plans, lead cross-functional teams, and coordinate activities across planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning stages to meet client goals.

You will manage timelines, budgets, safety and quality standards, and ensure regulatory compliance, including local authority approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or similar discipline.
• 7-10 years of Project management expertise.
• Project experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratories wanted.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive project plans, managing cross-functional teams and coordinating activities within established timelines.
• Responsible for all project phases: planning, design/preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning & validation.
• Ensure safety, quality and budget adherence; follow statutory approvals and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate design reviews and approvals between owner and contractors; monitor project progress and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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

As a Project Manager, you will ensure that capital improvement projects adhere to client requirements and business goals by developing and driving project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating activities within the established project timelines set forth by the client. You will be responsible for all project phases: planning, design/preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning & validation.

Role accountabilities

• Supports the Project Sponsor in the development of the business case, defining the project scope, benefits, and objectives
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and deliverable completion of the engineering and construction aspects of the project, using agreed resources, by an agreed date to agreed safety standards and an agreed quality within an agreed budget
• Responsible for co-ordination, scheduling and reporting of activities related to stakeholder management, benefits management, business change management and project communications.
• Responsible for appointment and ensuring each Project Implementation Team member’s full involvement during the development of the project
• Has overall financial responsibility for managing the project within the approved funds
• Responsible for coordinating activities related to the application for and approval of statutory local authority Planning Approvals required for the project
• Managing work to follow state, local, and Federal requirements
• Ensures that all appropriate technical standards are applied during the project implementation
• Monitors, controls and reports on project progress on a regular basis and when exceptional circumstances arise
• Responsible for coordinating design reviews and approvals between owner and contractors
• Ensure that owner’s safety, security and fire protection regulations are clearly understood and adhered to, and control the property and premises until hand-over
• In consultation with procurement, has the responsibility for the definition of the contract strategy, and the selection and coordination of contractors and suppliers and ensures that the execution of the project is in accordance with contract and the job specification
• Chairs summary project meetings and ensures all other necessary specialist meetings are held as required

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or similar discipline
• 7-10 years of Project management expertise
• Project experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratories wanted

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. 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 $86,000 - $146,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.