Project Manager

Arcadis•Middletown, CT

2d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

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. Arcadis is looking to hire a full time on site Project Manager to support Project and Program Management in the North American Places business. As a Project Manager, you will ensure that projects adhere to client requirements and business goals by developing and driving project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating activities within the established project timelines set forth by the client. You will be responsible for all project phases: planning, design/preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning & validation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management or similar discipline required
Over 10 years of Project management expertise in manufacturing or research & development process and/or building projects required
Strong knowledge / record of delivering mechanical, electrical & control works within the building services environment
Experience of working within a regulated environment
Expert in stakeholder management and communication
Strong influencer and negotiation skills
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills that are clear and concise
Have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Be capable of managing multiple, unique assignments simultaneously
Be self-motivated, team-oriented, and flexible; have the initiative and ability to tackle new projects and challenges daily
The ability to motivate and develop the skills of team members
Good understanding of Project Controls environment
Proficient IT skills (MS Office)
Be health, safety, and quality focused

Nice To Haves

Experience of managing capital delivery within a pharmaceutical sector or working within a comparable portfolio of work for a leading manufacturing/scientific client preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the Project Sponsor in the development of the business case, defining the project scope, benefits, and objectives
Responsible for the day-to-day management and deliverable completion of the engineering aspects of the project, using agreed resources, by an agreed date to agreed safety standards and an agreed quality within an agreed budget
Responsible for coordination, scheduling and reporting of activities related to stakeholder management, benefits management, business change management and project communications.
Responsible for appointment and ensuring each Project Implementation Team member’s full involvement during the development of the project
Has overall financial responsibility for managing the project within the approved funds
Responsible for coordinating activities related to the application for and approval of statutory local authority Planning Approvals required for the project
Managing work to follow state, local, and Federal requirements
Ensures that all appropriate technical standards are applied during the project implementation
Monitors, controls and reports on project progress on a regular basis and when exceptional circumstances arise
Has responsibility for providing regular, timely, accurate, progress reports, cash flow and cost of completion forecasts
Has responsibility for the institution and upkeep of the Project Files, meetings records and correspondence, and maintaining the Project Controls information
Has responsibility for the approval of all purchases and procurement and payments on the project
Ensures that the levels of fiscal authority and controls are understood and complied with by project team members and that timely support is provided when commercial audits are conducted
Responsible for coordinating design reviews and approvals between owner and contractors
Ensure that owner’s safety, security and fire protection regulations are clearly understood and adhered to, and control the property and premises until hand-over
In consultation with procurement, has the responsibility for the definition of the contract strategy, and the selection and coordination of contractors and suppliers and ensures that the execution of the project is in accordance with contract and the job specification
Chairs summary project meetings and ensures all other necessary specialist meetings are held as required
Monitoring contractor adherence to safety standards
Has direct responsibility for completion of the project, including handover to the Project Sponsor and operations.
Meeting regularly with team of Arcadis Project Managers to provide guidance, oversight and mentoring