Senior Construction Manager

Arcadis•Greenville, VA

13d•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 34,000 people, in over 30 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 actively seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Construction Manager to join our team in Richmond, VA. This is your opportunity to spearhead high-impact transportation infrastructure projects, steering multidisciplinary teams through every phase of project delivery while setting new standards for engineering excellence and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) License
10+ years’ experience in transportation infrastructure development and construction industry
Previous success on DOT projects, including familiarity with DOT Standards & Specifications
Proficiency in construction administration, including financial oversight, budgeting and scheduling
Mastery of construction methods, best practices, and contract administration
Deep familiarity with VDOT standards and manuals, including Road and Bridge Specifications, Construction Manual, and MUTCD
Strong foundation in engineering design for roadways, structures, and drainage systems
Expertise in contract development and project management methodologies
Advanced skills in cost estimating, reporting, scheduling, and claims mitigation
Thorough knowledge of materials, environmental considerations, legal requirements, and safety standards for transportation projects

Responsibilities

Inspire and direct Construction Managers, Inspectors, and project staff to deliver outstanding results on complex construction and maintenance contracts.
Orchestrate and facilitate pivotal project meetings, seamlessly connecting internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
Take ownership of project budgets, schedules, critical documentation, and formal communications, ensuring clarity and precision at every step.
Safeguard the integrity of every project by rigorously enforcing contract requirements for contractors and consultants.
Make strategic engineering decisions, reviewing and authorizing change orders and supplemental agreements that keep projects on track and within scope.
Lead the review of construction submittments, perform constructability and biddability assessments, and drive comprehensive cost and schedule analyses.
Interpret and implement roadway and bridge design plans, specifications, and contracts with authority and accuracy.
Uphold the highest standards of project quality, ensuring every deliverable meets or exceeds expectations.
Scrutinize and manage financial processes and documentation to maintain project integrity and transparency.
Leverage your project management acumen to control costs and proactively avoid or resolve claims.
Mentor and lead employee teams, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.