Project Transportation Planner / Project Manager

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 is seeking a skilled Project Transportation Planner / Project Manager to join our dynamic Transportation Planning team in California. As a Senior Transportation Planner / Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing transportation projects from conception to completion, ensuring efficient planning, execution, and delivery within established timelines and budgets. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions that enhance mobility, sustainability, and safety in urban environments.

Role Accountabilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining objectives, scope, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, government agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance, support, and direction to ensure clarity of objectives and adherence to project requirements.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and expenditures, ensuring efficient utilization and adherence to financial constraints.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing challenges to minimize disruptions and ensure project success.
• Implement rigorous quality control measures to maintain high standards of project deliverables, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Prepare regular progress reports, status updates, and other project documentation for internal stakeholders, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in transportation planning, incorporating innovative solutions to optimize project outcomes and deliver added value to clients.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and permits governing transportation projects, facilitating necessary approvals and permits as required.
• Research and identify grant funding opportunities with clients, lead and manage grant writing tasks, and perform cost-benefit analyses.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (8 years) in leading planning project tasks and project management, preferably in transportation planning or related infrastructure projects.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and build consensus among multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Sound knowledge of transportation planning principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, AICP, PE) are desirable but not 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.

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