Senior Project Manager (Alternative Project Delivery)

Arcadis • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (PM) with a focus on alternative delivery, to join our Resilience Water team in Southern California!

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling
the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate
at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods
and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural
environment and water resources, while powering our world for future
generations.

Requirements

• 15 years of experience in project management and within the water management sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CMAR project delivery, ensuring efficient and successful execution of complex projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills that foster collaboration and alignment across all parties.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, you will consistently deliver strategic solutions.
• Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and similar software, enabling precise planning and control throughout the project lifecycle.

Nice To Haves

• 20 years of experience and a PMP, PE, certification or similar credentials (preferred).
• Strong experience on alternative project delivery methods in the water management sector.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Management:
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal project teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans, as needed, to ensure alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Proactively identify and resolve conflicts, ensuring a cooperative and efficient working environment.
• Project Process Management:
• Support project teams in planning, monitoring, and executing CD processes, including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk).
• Establish clear workflows and deliverable timelines to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Assist in developing risk management strategies and mitigation plans specific to CD assignments.
• Contract Document (CD) Expertise:
• Provide technical and procedural guidance related to CD best practices, contract structures, and project delivery methods.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and organizational standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead lessons-learned reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts for CD processes.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Oversee the preparation of project management tools, schedules, and stakeholder communication plans.
• Track progress, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Provide concise and accurate updates to project leadership and clients.

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 $147,312 - $220,968.
• Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

What This Job Offers

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