Project Manager

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA

14h

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 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. This is an on-call Project Manager position responsible for independently managing all aspects of a project, including the oversight of multiple projects in various phases simultaneously.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of project management experience with concurrent field construction experience.
Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Proven ability to independently manage all aspects of a project, including the oversight of multiple projects in various phases simultaneously.
Skilled in reviewing and coordinating construction documents, including contracts with architects, general contractors, and low-voltage/furniture vendors.
Ability to read architectural plans and review specifications for accuracy, code compliance, and regulatory conformity.
Capable of evaluating the physical condition of building envelopes, interior finishes, and core MEP systems to identify maintenance or renovation needs.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to develop and control project scope, budgets, and schedules.
Expertise in reviewing reconciliation documents timely for accuracy and ensuring the approval of authorized payments only.
Experience monitoring and coordinating construction activities with diverse project stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Skilled in negotiating and preparing change orders.
Ability to vet contractors not just on price, but on their legal and financial ability to perform the work.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to facilitate project team and client meetings effectively.
Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely to decision-makers.
Ability to adapt to project challenges, recognize critical issues, and elevate them to leadership when appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Relevant industry certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or LEED AP.
Strong familiarity with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards.
Practical experience with the County of Los Angeles Building Code and standards.
Knowledge of Public Contract Code and CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) requirements.
Familiarity with commercial office furniture systems and major industry manufacturers.
Proven ability to maintain a meticulous project "paper trail" suitable for internal audits and public records standards.

Responsibilities

Skilled in reviewing and coordinating construction documents, including contracts with architects, general contractors, and low-voltage/furniture vendors.
Ability to read architectural plans and review specifications for accuracy, code compliance, and regulatory conformity.
Capable of evaluating the physical condition of building envelopes, interior finishes, and core MEP systems to identify maintenance or renovation needs.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to develop and control project scope, budgets, and schedules.
Expertise in reviewing reconciliation documents timely for accuracy and ensuring the approval of authorized payments only.
Experience monitoring and coordinating construction activities with diverse project stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Skilled in negotiating and preparing change orders.
Ability to vet contractors not just on price, but on their legal and financial ability to perform the work.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to facilitate project team and client meetings effectively.
Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely to decision-makers.
Ability to adapt to project challenges, recognize critical issues, and elevate them to leadership when appropriate.