Senior Project Manager (Alternative Project Delivery)

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

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. 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. Provide concise and accurate updates to project leadership and clients. 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. You will bring demonstrated expertise in Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CMAR project delivery, ensuring efficient and successful execution of complex projects. You will have exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills that foster collaboration and alignment across all parties. With strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, you will consistently deliver strategic solutions. Additionally, you are proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and similar software, enabling precise planning and control throughout the project lifecycle.

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
Strong experience on alternative project delivery methods in the water management sector.
Demonstrated expertise in Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CMAR project delivery
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and similar software

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
20 years of experience and a PMP, PE, certification or similar credentials (preferred).

Responsibilities

Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal project teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans.
Proactively identify and resolve conflicts.
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.
Assist in developing risk management strategies and mitigation plans specific to CD assignments.
Provide concise and accurate updates to project leadership and clients.
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.