Project Management Specialist

Arcadis • New York, NY

1d • $56,616 - $89,424

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Project Specialist to join its team in New York City. This role is suited to a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in project management, engineering, construction, or infrastructure. Working alongside experienced project managers and multidisciplinary teams, the specialist will support project coordination, scheduling, reporting, documentation, and performance tracking, while developing foundational project and program management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in project controls, program management, or project management in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret and present complex project data.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of project management principles, scheduling, budgeting, and performance measurement metrics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and progress tracking systems.
• Conduct data analysis, variance analysis, and performance assessments to identify trends, deviations, and potential risks affecting project schedule, cost, or quality.
• Prepare project reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders, highlighting performance indicators, project status, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers and team members to track deliverables, resolve issues, and align work with project objectives and deadlines.
• Support project controls processes, change management procedures, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather project data, update documentation, and ensure project information is consistent and accurate.
• Contribute to improving project management practices, tools, and methodologies within the program controls office.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward and recognition program
• Wellbeing benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays
• 15 days of PTO accrued per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level