Field Project Manager

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. This role supports advanced technology and semiconductor tool install projects in Santa Clara, California, heavily focused on onsite and field execution in active client facilities.

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a hands-on Project Manager / Field Project Manager to serve as a key liaison between Arcadis, the client, and project stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of field experience in semiconductor, tool install, or advanced technology environments, with a strong understanding of MEP systems, mechanical scope, and piping coordination. Responsibilities include conducting field walks, validating scope, verifying points of connection (POCs), coordinating schedules, and meeting directly with clients to drive successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support onsite project execution for semiconductor and advanced technology projects, with an emphasis on tool install and mechanical field coordination
• Serve as a client-facing point of contact for day-to-day coordination, including client meetings, status updates, and field issue resolution
• Conduct regular field walks to validate existing conditions, confirm installation readiness, and verify project scope
• Verify points of connection (POCs) and support field validation of mechanical systems, including piping and related MEP interfaces
• Coordinate with client teams, trade partners, designers, construction teams, and vendors to maintain alignment on project goals and execution plans
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, identifying impacts, sequencing needs, and recovery actions where required
• Track project progress, support earned value and performance reporting, and provide timely updates on cost, schedule, and field status
• Support planning and execution of tool install and other advanced technology scope, ensuring field activities align with approved drawings, specifications, and client requirements
• Coordinate scope reviews and ensure familiarity with mechanical and MEP deliverables relevant to field execution
• Identify and escalate field constraints, risks, and changes that may impact project performance
• Maintain project documentation, meeting notes, action logs, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Support implementation of project safety, quality, and execution plans
• Collaborate with internal project controls, engineering, construction management, and client teams to support successful project delivery
• Represent Arcadis professionally in all interactions with clients, partners, and contractors
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3–5 years of field experience in construction, semiconductor, advanced technology, or industrial project environments
• Experience in client-facing project coordination, including leading or participating in client meetings and providing regular project updates
• Demonstrated experience with onsite project delivery, field coordination, and schedule management
• Experience with MEP systems, with strong preference for candidates with mechanical and piping experience
• Familiarity with tool install, advanced technology, or semiconductor manufacturing environments strongly preferred
• Experience validating field conditions, verifying POCs, and supporting execution of mechanical scope in an active facility environment
• Understanding of earned value, progress tracking, and project performance reporting preferred
• Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, construction, operations, and client stakeholders
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Bluebeam, Procore, and other project coordination tools preferred
• Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), AD&D, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year