Project Manager - Capital projects

About the role

Arcadis, the world‑leading sustainable design, engineering and consultancy firm, is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital improvement projects from planning through commissioning. The role involves developing and driving project plans, managing cross‑functional teams, and ensuring projects meet client requirements, business goals, safety standards, quality expectations and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Sponsor in developing the business case, defining scope, benefits and objectives.
• Manage day‑to‑day engineering and construction activities, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule, to safety and quality standards, and within budget.
• Coordinate, schedule and report on stakeholder management, benefits management, business change management and project communications.
• Appoint and engage Project Implementation Team members throughout project development.
• Maintain overall financial responsibility, managing the project within approved funds.
• Oversee application for and approval of statutory local‑authority planning approvals.
• Ensure compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
• Apply appropriate technical standards during project implementation.
• Monitor, control and report project progress regularly and during exceptional circumstances.
• Coordinate design reviews and approvals between owner and contractors.
• Ensure owner’s safety, security and fire‑protection regulations are understood and adhered to, and control the property until hand‑over.
• Define contract strategy, select and coordinate contractors and suppliers, and ensure execution aligns with contracts and specifications.
• Chair summary project meetings and schedule any required specialist meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of project management experience.
• Project experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare or laboratory environments.

Benefits

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

Pay

The salary range for this position is $86,000 – $146,000, with actual compensation based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project scope and location.