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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 Senior Construction Manager – Municipal Utilities, with 15+ years of experience to join our Water Construction Management team in one of the Arcadis San Diego Area offices. The Senior Construction Manager, with the support of a strong nationally recognized technical staff, will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge of the water and wastewater construction market along with a proven reputation within Southern California to successfully win and execute projects, helping build and grow our practice.

Role accountabilities

• Provide leadership across all phases of construction projects overseeing daily activities, managing contracts, and ensuring quality assurance and control standards are met.
• Monitor contractor performance, site safety, and subcontractor and supplier activities, regularly updating clients on progress and any deviations from plans.
• Collaborate closely with Project and Program Managers to plan, execute, and deliver engineering projects on time, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Supervise and mentor junior technical staff, leveraging expertise in cost trends, change management, and claims to ensure successful project delivery aligned with company standards.
• Act as a liaison to design teams facilitating field information exchange and reviewing RFIs and shop drawings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years experience in construction management on civil works projects (earthwork, roads, utilities, infrastructure, paving, pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, etc).
• Advanced verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with the Construction Contractor management personnel and crew.
• Ability to work with others, including utilities, state, local, and federal agencies.
• Demonstrate independent and effective problem solving/decision making.
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Construction or a BS in these fields and an MBA.
• A PE, CCM or QSP is also highly desired.
• Active participation in a regional or national professional association.
• Familiarity with wastewater treatment plant instrumentation and controls.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. You'll do meaningful work, helping 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.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis prohibited by law.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year.

Salary Range

$150,000 – $170,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.