Arcadis

Construction Manager - Transit

Arcadis  •  $120k - $140k/yr  •  Seattle, WA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

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.

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a proven background in transit projects to oversee the delivery of complex capital improvements. This role is responsible for managing field construction activities, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring that all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with rail or bus transit environments and thrives in fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary settings.

Role accountabilities:

  • Oversee day‑to‑day construction activities for transit projects, including stations, trackwork, guideways, bus rapid transit corridors, maintenance facilities, and supporting infrastructure.
  • Manage contractors, inspectors, and field personnel to ensure compliance with contract documents, safety standards, and quality expectations.
  • Review drawings, specifications, and submittals; identify constructability issues and coordinate timely resolution of field conflicts.
  • Maintain close coordination with transit operations, safety departments, and third‑party partners to minimize service impacts and ensure safe work zones.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, verify quality, and ensure adherence to environmental and regulatory requirements.
  • Track schedule performance, support cost control efforts, and prepare progress reports and documentation.
  • Lead or support negotiations for change orders, claims, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Facilitate construction meetings, maintain accurate project records, and ensure effective communication among all stakeholders.
  • Uphold all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including FTA requirements when relevant.
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of construction management experience, with at least 3 years in transit, rail, or heavy civil infrastructure.

Key Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong understanding of transit systems, including track, stations, utilities, signals, communications, or related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and oversee field construction in active or operational transit environments.
  • Familiarity with public‑sector procurement, FTA guidelines, and safety regulations.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Proficiency with project management and construction tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam, Procore).
  • OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with transit agencies, transportation authorities, or large public infrastructure owners.
  • Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and maintain strong working relationships.
  • Proven success delivering projects in constrained, high‑traffic, or operational transit corridors.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to 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

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are 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 including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a leading global partner, delivering transformative projects with businesses, cities and industries. With 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate, energy security and diversification, and livable cities.

We take design, engineering, architecture and consultancy to the next level, advising clients at every step of every project. From strategy and planning through to implementation and delivery, we combine our human and digital intelligence to co-create environments that reflect our clients’ business and stakeholder needs.

From creating a citywide sustainable legacy during and after the Paris Olympics to revolutionizing urban transit worldwide with metro systems from Sydney to Toronto, or securing clean drinking water for communities across more than 30 U.S. states, our world-changing solutions leave a positive and lasting impact.

Our work has helped more than a third of the world's communities become more resilient, and hundreds of clients to advance their decarbonization and net-zero goals. Together, we are committed to solving today's greatest problems; creating a blueprint for a better future, designed to thrive.

Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Amsterdam, NL
Year Founded
Unknown
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