Senior Capital Programs Lead

Arcadis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Arcadis in Chicago seeks a Lead Program Manager to steer complex multi-project capital programs for public and private clients. You will lead planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout while managing governance, budgets, schedules, risks, and executive reporting.

As a trusted advisor, you will mentor staff, develop resources, and expand Arcadis’ Chicago program management capabilities, collaborating across buildings, transportation, water, and infrastructure teams.

Qualifications

• Leads complex capital programs or portfolios with multiple concurrent projects.
• Proven ability to serve as primary client contact and trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Strong governance, procurement, project controls, risk, and executive reporting knowledge.
• Experience managing budgets, integrated schedules, forecasts, and KPIs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program lead and day-to-day advisor for assigned clients.
• Lead multi-project capital programs from planning through closeout.
• Establish governance, delivery procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Develop budgets, schedules, forecasts, risks, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate diverse teams and stakeholders across disciplines.

Skills

Program leadership

Client advisory

Budgeting

Risk management

Executive reporting

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Primavera Unifier

e-Builder

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Kahua

Power BI

Job description

Arcadis in Chicago seeks a Lead Program Manager to steer complex multi-project capital programs for public and private clients. You will lead planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout while managing governance, budgets, schedules, risks, and executive reporting.

As a trusted advisor, you will mentor staff, develop resources, and expand Arcadis’ Chicago program management capabilities, collaborating across buildings, transportation, water, and infrastructure teams.