Project Manager

Arcadis•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Project Manager to join the Mobility Transit Technologies and Operations Team. This role involves leading transit technology and operations projects, focusing on applying technology to enhance traveler experiences and operational efficiencies for transit agencies across the US. The team collaborates with municipal and regional transit agencies on planning, designing, and implementing systems for real-time traveler information, transit technology, energy transition, and fleet electrification. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, be self-motivated, capable of independent thought, able to lead projects and direct staff, comfortable working directly with clients, and willing to take initiative and ownership of deliverables. Within the Program and Project Management team, this role contributes to project delivery, client relationship management, strategic plan execution, and business expansion within the US Intelligence practice. The position is part of the Global Mobility Business Area, which focuses on designing thriving and connected cities and communities by integrating existing infrastructure with new technologies to optimize the mobility of people and goods, addressing trends like climate change, urbanization, and digitization.

Requirements

7+ years of professional experience
Excellent analytical skills demonstrable through previous work experience
Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience demonstrable through previous work experience

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering designation and/or PMP certification is preferred
Degree from an accredited University in Engineering with a focus on Transportation and Transit is preferred, electrical and civil engineers are also encouraged to apply
Experience in the field of Transit and Transportation Technologies is preferred

Responsibilities

Act as the primary contact between the client and our team and manage client relationships
Understand client needs and issues, and relate those to project scope and delivery
Track milestones, deliverables, change requests, and client issues to ensure client satisfaction
Lead client progress meetings and communicate changes, milestones reached, and overall project status
Coach and mentor transit technologies professionals and support them in their career growth and technical development
Apply and lead staff at all levels in the design, engineering, implementation, and testing of transit technology projects
Support change management and business process transformation related to the implementation of new technologies
Apply emerging and innovative technologies and solutions to projects and recommend these solutions to clients
Prepare and present materials at client meetings
Review contractor proposals and design documentation to ensure compliance with standard and special provisions
Support development of schedules and cost estimates
Attend and contribute to team meetings
Maintain existing client relationships and participate in the process of acquiring new projects
Participate and support business development including identifying opportunities, proposals and client meetings and interviews