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Arcadis

Senior Heavy Civil Construction Manager - High Speed Rail

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Arcadis

Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.

On-site senior manager overseeing heavy civil construction for CA High-Speed Rail.
9 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

Description

schedule review
program management
field operations
work coordination
safety compliance
contract oversight
  • Review status and modify schedules or plans as required and prepares project reports for management and owners
  • Managed mega programs/projects ($1B+) involving design-build
  • Manage all field operations and work sequence to report to the Project Manager.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Anticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delay of production

Requirements

project management
primavera p6
civil engineering
heavy civil
microsoft office
safety compliance
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities and teams to accomplish project milestones and company goals, with the ability to track project scope, schedule, and budgets, and resolve critical issues.
  • Exemplary Safety & Compliance record.
  • Substantial experience on heavy civil construction projects working in a self-perform capacity.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to build trust and partnership with the client. Executive “presence” – soft skills in addition to deep Project and Construction Management experience
  • As the lead construction manager, ability to effectively interface with the client, program manager, design-builder, and numerous 3rd parties
  • 15+ years of experience in Project Management, Construction Management or Construction Contracting of Complex Heavy Civil Engineering projects; including rail projects for major construction contracts of at least $1B in construction costs
  • Planning and scheduling knowledge required, with an understanding of resources, requirements, time constraints, sequencing and cost. Knowledge of Primavera P6 is a plus.
  • Ability to manage conflict smoothly and unemotionally; ability to build trust with project sponsors and stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, related field or equivalent work experience
  • History of managing large teams well; success with team performance, morale, roles/responsibilities, and collaboration
  • Demonstrated clear logical written, verbal, and communication and presentation skills. Excellent Interpersonal skills to cooperate and work as a team.

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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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