Heavy Civil Construction and Engineering Oversight Manager - High Speed Rail

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Arcadis
Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
Manage and oversee heavy civil construction for high‑speed rail grade separations in CA.
6 days ago ago
$150,000 - $300,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Los Angeles, 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
safety assessments
team leadership
project delivery
stakeholder management
contract compliance
financial management
  • Coordinating and managing 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.
  • Lead a diverse functional team, setting objectives, managing performance, and ensuring staff have the necessary skills to deliver project and organizational objectives,
  • Drive performance by leading the definition and implementation of complex projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and working to project timescales more than 1 year to ensure delivery standards meet client expectations,
  • Influence a range of senior stakeholders, building and managing critical relationships to ensure all parties are informed about and aligned to deliver project objectives,
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Function as a technical expert for organizational projects, providing strategic advice and insight to senior leaders in the organization to support successful delivery and commercial decision making in line with organizational strategies,
  • Lead the overall financial management for projects, including developing performance targets and budgets and helping to develop key commercial strategies, to meet and exceed profit- and cash-generation targets,
  • Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies both project-wide and in cross-organizational working to ensure commercial viability and customer satisfaction,
  • Effectively interface with the client, program manager, design-builder, and numerous 3rd parties.
  • Educate and influence senior colleagues about risk policies and governance processes to instill a culture of awareness and commitment to risk management and ensure compliance with organizational policies and codes of conduct,
  • Manage, motivate, and provide direction to senior specialists and managers to develop a driven and well-informed team.
  • Managed mega programs/projects ($1B+) involving design-build
  • Promote the culture and brand of Arcadis within our team and externally
  • Analyze and review recommendations and analysis from multiple sources to make informed, authoritative technical decisions to improve business performance,
  • Direct, define and lead the development and continuous improvement of project-wide processes, systems, and policies, and contribute to wider organizational initiatives to improve performance,
What you bring
bachelor's
pmp
project management
resident engineer
arema
executive presence
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or another related field
  • History of managing large teams well; success with team performance, morale, roles/responsibilities, and collaboration.
  • Professional License or Certification; Professional Engineering, PMP, Etc.
  • 10+ years of Resident Engineer acting as the Principal/Owner’s Representative in the management of Major Construction Contracts of at least $1B in construction costs
  • 20+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management or Construction Contracting of Complex Heavy Civil Engineering projects; including rail projects
  • Handle conflict smoothly and unemotionally; ability to build trust with project sponsors and stakeholders.
  • A good 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.
  • Seasoned claims avoidance and dispute resolution
  • Executive “presence” – soft skills in addition to deep P/CM experience to support and develop our team of approx. 140 Arcadis and sub-consultant staff
  • 5+ years’ experience managing alternative delivery projects
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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