Project Manager

Business Title
Project Manager

HR Job Title
Associate PM 1 Buildings

Requisition ID
6717BR

Posting Location
IA, Iowa City

Business Line
PM Buildings

Employment Type
Regular

Time Type
Full-Time

Visa Sponsorship
Yes

Why Choose Arcadis
Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes. Contribute to the world’s most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles. Work alongside the industry’s foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results. We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge. Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

About This Business Line
Today’s building challenges require fresh thinking, bold ideas and new approaches to problem solving. We partner with our clients to transform their business performance by planning, creating, operating and regenerating their built assets, ensuring they meet their needs and generate sustained value. Our experts guide owners through every phase of the design and construction process for the buildings that surround you, from commercial and industrial properties to hospitals, schools, and government and cultural centers. Join us in developing world-class solutions that create a balance of form, value, functionality and environmental stewardship.

Job Description

Arcadis is seeking a Project Manager to join or team for a project based in Iowa City, Iowa.

The successful candidates will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of a designated project(s) executing the services requested by a client. These services can include all phases, or portions, of a project including pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post construction.

Position responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Project level responsibilities:

• Lead Arcadis project team, working collaboratively with the Client and balance of project team
• Develop/Monitor budgets, both hard and soft costs.
• Develop/Monitor project schedules, including master schedules, design schedules and construction schedules.
• Assist client in procurement process for consultants, contractors, and other vendors required for a project.
• Assist Client in contract negotiations for project team members
• Assist/Manage document controls process.
• Have technical experience to review/evaluate design documents for completeness, constructability, and general oversight.
• Participate in value engineering efforts.
• Observe and monitor design team & contractor team to ensure that the project is being completed in accordance with Client’s established project(s) goals.
• Manage/monitor change order management process
• Complete project progress reports on regular (Monthly, Weekly, daily) basis as required by Client/Project.
• Assist in developing and maintaining cost control process, including cost projections
• Attend and/or chair project site meetings. Prepare & issue minutes of all site meetings
• Monitor safety and ensure that the requirements both Arcadis and Client are being meet.
• Review and advise Client on all change orders
• Review & monitor monthly payment requests from Contractor, consultants and vendors on behalf of Client
• Assist in managing FFE procurement, expediting and installation if required by Client
• Assist in Project Closeout process.

General responsibilities:

• Participate in growing buildings practice in Chicago
• Assist in new project pursuits
• Mentoring/training of Assistant Project Managers
• Participate in career growth via training program

Required Qualifications

• 5 to10 years of construction management or project management experience
• Experience with a web based project management system
• Project management experience within Higher Education and Healthcare industry preferred.
  

Background/Drug Screen Statement
ARCADIS U.S. requires all employees hired in the United States to successfully pass a background check & drug test as a condition of employment. Certain jobs will also require a clean driving record, education verification & certification verification.

Required Driving Statement
This position requires a current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications
None specified.

Job Category
Project Management

Employer Statement
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 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.

What country will this position be in?
USA