Arcadis

Senior Structures Construction Manager - High Speed Rail

Arcadis$152K — $240K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Project Management or Construction Management of complex heavy civil engineering projects, including rail projects
  • 10+ years of heavy civil construction and project management experience
  • 5+ years as a Resident Engineer or Principal/Owner's Representative on major construction contracts of $1B+
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar field, or equivalent experience
  • Thorough understanding of Caltrans civil and structural criteria, NEPA/CEQA practices, and federal railroad regulations

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage personnel, materials, and compliance with safety policies
  • Manage field operations and report details to the Project Manager
  • Anticipate project needs to prevent production delays
  • Oversee project staff coordination, work plans, and duty assignments
  • Review project statuses and modify plans as needed
  • Ensure contractor work aligns with contracts, plans, and specifications
  • Develop relationships of trust and partnership with clients and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • EAP and 401K plans
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and paid parental leave
  • Reward and recognition programs
  • Optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement
  • Nine paid holidays and 20 days of PTO per year
Full Job Description
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 seeks a nationally recognized Senior Structures Construction Manager - High Speed Rail that has successfully managed billion-dollar, heavy civil transportation projects to join our team in Selma, CA.

Must be able to work onsite in Selma, CA.

Arcadis provides Project and Construction Management Services to oversee the Design-Build for Construction of the California High-Speed Rail System (System) in California's Central Valley. In this Senior StructuresConstruction Manager role, you will serve as the on-site client representative on site and is responsible for the management, managerial oversight, administration, and coordination of the construction process from the conceptual development stage through final construction.

Role accountabilities:
  • Coordinate and manage people, materials, and equipment as well as the contractor's compliance with the client's safety policies and conducting safety assessments as required by the client.
  • Manage all field operations and work sequence to report to the Project Manager.
  • Anticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delay of production
  • Oversee coordination with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
  • Review status and modify schedules or plans as required and prepares project reports for management and owners
  • Determine that the work of the contractor is performed in accordance with the construction contract, project plans, and specifications, and all other contract documents and amendments thereto to guard against defects and deficiencies in the contractor's work.
  • Ability to build trust and partnership with the client. Executive "presence" - soft skills in addition to deep Project and Construction Management experience
  • As the lead construction manager, ability to effectively interface with the client, program manager, design-builder, and numerous 3rd parties
  • Ability to manage conflict smoothly and unemotionally; ability to build trust with project sponsors and stakeholders
  • History of managing large teams well; success with team performance, morale, roles/responsibilities, and collaboration
  • Technical expertise: Earthworks, utilities, grade separations, bridge structures, environmental clearances/permits, Caltrans civil and structures processes
  • Managed mega programs/projects ($1B+) involving design-build

Required Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management or Construction Contracting of Complex Heavy Civil Engineering projects; including rail projects
  • 10+ years of heavy civil construction and project management experience
  • 5+ years of Resident Engineer acting as the Principle/Owner's Representative in the management of Major Construction Contracts of at least $1B in construction costs
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, related field or equivalent work experience

Key Skills And Attributes:
  • Results-focused
  • Seasoned claims avoidance and dispute resolution
  • Experience managing alternative delivery projects
  • Thorough understanding of Caltrans civil and structural criteria and review process, NEPA/CEQA practices, FTA construction practices, AREMA Standards, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), local Regional Rail Authorities and state Public Utilities Commission regulations governing railroads, and work effectively with numerous state and federal regulatory agencies and 3rd parties.
  • Willingness to perform the duties as the full-time, on-site Project/Construction Manager as the day-to-day liaison to the client, overseeing the activities of the Arcadis PCM team. Regular travel or relocation will be required

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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 $152,000 - $240,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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