Project Manager-Transit

Arcadis U.S.Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

EAP

401K

STD

LTD

AD&D

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing benefits

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Seattle seeks a seasoned Project Manager with transit experience to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of complex capital programs.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder engagement across design, permitting, procurement, and construction, guiding multi-disciplinary teams in active transit environments while ensuring compliance with FTA and NEPA processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7+ years of project management experience.
• At least 3 years in transit, rail, or heavy civil infrastructure.
• Experience with public-sector procurement, NEPA/FTA processes, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for transit capital projects including stations and trackwork.
• Develop and manage scopes, budgets, schedules and risk registers.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, safety and stakeholders.
• Oversee design development, permitting, procurement and construction phases.
• Facilitate meetings, prepare status reports and maintain documentation.
• Manage consultant and contractor performance, including change orders and claims.
• Identify and mitigate risks and maintain clear communication across teams.
• Ensure adherence to regulations including FTA requirements and NEPA.
• Support community outreach and coordination with local jurisdictions.

Skills

Transit systems knowledge

Stakeholder management

Public-sector procurement

Communication & leadership

PM tools proficiency

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Architecture, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Procore

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 a skilled Project Manager with strong experience in transit projects to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex capital projects. This role is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder engagement from project initiation through closeout. The ideal candidate understands the unique operational, safety, and regulatory requirements of working in active transit environments and excels at guiding multi-disciplinary teams toward successful outcomes.

Role accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for transit capital projects, including stations, track and guideway improvements, BRT corridors, maintenance facilities, and system upgrades.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk registers; ensure alignment with organizational goals and funding requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, safety, and third-party stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Oversee design development, permitting, procurement, and construction phases; ensure compliance with contract documents and regulatory standards.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare status reports, and maintain accurate documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage consultant and contractor performance, including review of deliverables, change orders, and claims.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolve issues proactively, and maintain clear communication channels across all teams.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including FTA requirements when applicable.
• Support community outreach, public engagement, and coordination with local jurisdictions as needed.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in transit, rail, or heavy civil infrastructure.

Key Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of transit systems, including stations, trackwork, utilities, signals, communications, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects in active or operational transit environments.
• Familiarity with public-sector procurement, FTA guidelines, NEPA processes, and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Procore).
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.

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
• 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 $130000- $160000 Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.