Construction Segment Manager - High Speed Rail

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Arcadis
Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
Oversee on‑site construction management for CA High‑Speed Rail, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality.
21 days ago ago
$152,000 - $240,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
San Francisco, CA
Onsite
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
schedule management
team coordination
safety management
program management
quality assurance
field operations
  • Review status and modify schedules or plans as required and prepares project reports for management and owners
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Managed mega programs/projects ($1B+) involving design-build
  • 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.
  • Manage all field operations and work sequence to report to the Project Manager.
What you bring
resident engineer
10+ years
civil engineering
construction management
arema standards
executive presence
  • Ability to build trust and partnership with the client. Executive “presence” – soft skills in addition to deep Project and Construction Management experience
  • 5+ years of Resident Engineer acting as the Principle/Owner’s Representative in the management of Major Construction Contracts of at least $1B in construction costs
  • 10+ years of heavy civil construction and project management experience
  • Ability to manage conflict smoothly and unemotionally; ability to build trust with project sponsors and stakeholders
  • 10+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management or Construction Contracting of Complex Heavy Civil Engineering projects; including rail projects
  • Thorough understanding of Caltrans civil and structural criteria and review process, NEPA/CEQA practices, FTA construction practices, AREMA Standards, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), local Regional Rail Authorities and state Public Utilities Commission regulations governing railroads, and work effectively with numerous state and federal regulatory agencies and 3rd parties.
  • Experience managing alternative delivery projects
  • Seasoned claims avoidance and dispute resolution
  • History of managing large teams well; success with team performance, morale, roles/responsibilities, and collaboration
  • Willingness to perform the duties as the full-time, on-site Project/Construction Manager as the day-to-day liaison to the client, overseeing the activities of the Arcadis PCM team. Regular travel or relocation will be required
  • As the lead construction manager, ability to effectively interface with the client, program manager, design-builder, and numerous 3rd parties
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, related field or equivalent work experience
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1888
Year Founded
The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.
30+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.
€5B
2023 Revenue
Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.
  • Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
  • Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
  • Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
  • Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
  • Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
Culture + Values
  • People First
  • Collaboration
  • Client Success
  • Integrity
  • Sustainability
Environment + Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2035
GHG Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.
70% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.
58% GHG Reduction
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.
100% Renewable Energy
Energy Consumption
Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.
  • Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
  • 50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
  • 35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
  • Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
Inclusion & Diversity
>40% Female Workforce
Gender Diversity Goal
Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.
Top 25% eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Ranking
Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.
  • Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
  • GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths
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Construction Segment Manager - High Speed Rail at Arcadis in San Francisco, CA