Railroad Project Manager

Arcadis • Chicago, IL

2d • $126,592 - $161,405

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. Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Project Manager to join our team within the North America mobility group. We are looking to grow our team of railroad industry professionals throughout North America. This position has a location preference for Chattanooga, TN, Jacksonville, FL, Chicago, IL, or Omaha, NE with other locations in the US considered. As a Railroad Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall delivery of complex railroad projects throughout North America. Depending on the clients and projects you support, you will utilize a Design-Bid-Build or a Design-Build approach for design development and may be involved in all aspects of railroad planning, design, and construction support services. This position has flexible working hours, and you will join a collaborative team that truly values its people

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university
• 10 or more years' relevant experience, including leadership of the development and implementation of engineering solutions
• PE License
• Experience using industry-standard computer software such as MicroStation / OpenRoads / OpenRail, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling programs/software
• Familiarity with government, client, and industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects in their respective field
• Understanding of all aspects of design including alignments, layout, grading, drainage, and erosion control and storm water pollution prevention plans related to Railroad and/or Industrial Facility design.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experiences with Class I Rail projects and/or large industrial projects
• Knowledge of AREMA Manual and various agency standards.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing multi-disciplinary design coordination and providing technical leadership to project teams
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to align strategic objectives and progress
• Acting as primary client point of contact for project execution, planning and leading formal and informal touchpoints
• Leading client meetings, responding to enquiries, and collaborating across all stages of the project lifecycle
• Spearheading strategic pursuits, creating winning delivery strategies, fee projections to achieve financial targets of the business, and creating the most advantageous delivery approach
• Taking responsibility for financial and project management controls which enable monitoring, modification and forecasting as appropriate
• Managing the acquisition, deployment, and optimization of resources for the project
• Driving timely service delivery including technical and commercial outcomes and undertaking reviews, ensuring delivery is above client expectation
• Ability to effectively implement design delivery best practice including risk and change management, project set-up and planning
• Travel is required which will include overnight stays

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 PTO that accrue per year.
• The salary range for this position is $126592 - $161405.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees