Senior Construction Engineer for Field Personnel

Poutrix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

20 days of PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer for a full-time role in New York City. This position will support a major resiliency project in lower Manhattan, requiring significant experience in municipal water and flood protection projects.

You will serve as a liaison between design teams and contractors, oversee project progress, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role is ideal for candidates with at least 15 years of experience and a New York Professional Engineer certification.

Arcadis offers competitive benefits, including a salary range of $190,000 to $250,000.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in construction engineering, particularly focused on municipal water projects.
• Strong networking skills and a proactive approach to project proposals.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between design teams and contractors, managing communication and addressing inquiries.
• Represent Arcadis in meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress.
• Review shop drawings and coordinate design-related field visits.
• Oversee site safety and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supervise and mentor construction management staff.

Skills

Municipal water resiliency projects

Coordination with NYC agencies

Proficiency with scheduling software

Proficiency with CAD software

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer – New York (active)

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 an experienced Senior Construction Engineer to join our Resilience Water Construction Management team. This full‑time, field‑based role will support a prominent design‑build resiliency project located in lower Manhattan.

As a Senior Construction Engineer, you will utilize your experience and technical knowledge of municipal infrastructure, water resilience facilities, park facilities and general building projects. You will play a critical role in ensuring seamless coordination between the design and construction teams to successfully deliver large‑scale design‑build projects. You will work closely with project managers, design engineers, contractors, and other construction personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main liaison between Arcadis design teams and contractors, managing day‑to‑day communication and addressing field inquiries.
• Represent Arcadis in meetings with contractors, clients, local agencies, and community stakeholders to discuss project progress, safety, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Coordinate responses to contractor RFIs, review shop drawings, and organize periodic field visits by design disciplines to resolve construction issues.
• Oversee the collection and management of field documentation, back‑office record‑keeping, general correspondence, and the preparation of reports and deliverables.
• Monitor site safety, ensure compliance with permit conditions, coordinate with City agencies, and supervise Arcadis construction management staff, including professional development and mentorship.

Key Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have experience with large‑scale municipal water resiliency and flood protection projects. Prior involvement in NYC construction projects, including coordination with agencies such as NYCDEP, NYCDDC, NYC Parks, NYCDOT, and other city agency personnel, is essential. Professional certifications such as DBIA or CCM are highly preferred. Proficiency with scheduling and CAD software is required, along with a demonstrated interest and ability to network, support proposals, and contribute to the firm’s growth within the NYC construction market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree related to Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer – New York (active)
• 15 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with NYC construction projects, including coordination with agencies such as NYCDEP, NYCDDC, NYC Parks, NYCDOT, and other NYC agency personnel.
• Professional certification(s) (e.g., DBIA, CCM)

Benefits

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 20 days of PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $190,000 – $250,000.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.