Arcadis

Senior Transportation Principal Project Manager

Arcadis$136K — $170K *
Transportation
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 20+ years of experience in highway design or project management
  • Deep knowledge of LADOTD standards and procedures
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage transformative transportation design projects
  • Engage directly with clients at every stage of the project
  • Guide all phases of complex projects to ensure alignment
  • Mentor project teams to ensure technical excellence
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, and plans for success
  • Support initiatives with other Arcadis offices to share best practices
  • Lead meetings and deliver engaging presentations to build trust

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward & recognition program
  • Optional wellbeing benefits and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Nine paid holidays and 20 days of PTO per year
Full Job Description
Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Transportation Principal Project Manager to help drive our dynamic and fast-growing Mobility team in Louisiana. This is a hybrid position, blending the flexibility of remote work with the energy and connection of in-office collaboration. In this influential role, you'll partner with seasoned transportation professionals, delivering high-impact projects across a diverse range of clients and funding sources. Plus, you'll have opportunities to collaborate with Arcadis teams outside Louisiana, broadening your network, building client relationships, and developing new business as you oversee the successful delivery of marquee transportation projects.

Role accountabilities:
  • Lead and manage transformative transportation design projects-from roundabouts and traffic signals to bridges, highways, and interchanges-with an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation.
  • Own the full client experience, engaging directly at every stage of project pursuit, development, and delivery.
  • Guide all phases of complex projects, setting direction, ensuring alignment, and driving results across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Mentor and empower project teams, ensuring assignments are completed with technical excellence and collaborative spirit.
  • Develop project scopes and budgets, interface with clients, and build robust project plans and schedules that drive success.
  • Expand your impact by supporting and leading initiatives with other Arcadis offices, sharing best practices, and growing your professional network.
  • Demonstrate your communication and leadership strengths by confidently leading meetings, orchestrating resources, and delivering engaging presentations-cultivating meaningful relationships and earning the trust of both clients and colleagues.
  • Champion Arcadis' commitment to quality and safety, upholding our standards and contributing to an inclusive, high-performance culture.
  • Be a driving force for excellence by championing Arcadis' unwavering commitment to quality and safety, setting the standard for outstanding project delivery while actively shaping an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone thrives.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • 20+ years of progressive highway design or project management experience, with deep expertise in LADOTD standards and procedures.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Preferred:
  • Proven success leading and inspiring multi-disciplinary teams.

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 $136,400 - $170,500. 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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