Senior Heavy Civil Construction Manager - High Speed Rail

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 Heavy Civil Construction Manager 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 Construction Management role, you will serve as the on-site client representative 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:

• 15+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management or Construction Contracting of Complex Heavy Civil Engineering projects; including rail projects for 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:

• Substantial experience on heavy civil construction projects working in a self-perform capacity.
• Planning and scheduling knowledge required, with an understanding of resources, requirements, time constraints, sequencing and cost. Knowledge of Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities and teams to accomplish project milestones and company goals, with the ability to track project scope, schedule, and budgets, and resolve critical issues.
• Exemplary Safety & Compliance record.
• Demonstrated clear logical written, verbal, and communication and presentation skills. Excellent Interpersonal skills to cooperate and work as a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.

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