Arcadis is seeking a Project Manager to support Project and Program Management in the North American Places business in our Philadelphia, PA area client site location.
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.
Role description:
As a Project Manager, you will ensure that projects adhere to client requirements and business goals by developing and driving project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating activities within the established project timelines set forth by the client. You will be responsible for all project phases: planning, design/preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning & validation.
Role accountabilities:
Supports the Project Sponsor in the development of the business case, defining the project scope, benefits, and objectives. Will also manage the overall financial responsibility for the project within the approved funds
Responsible for the day-to-day management and deliverable completion of the engineering aspects of the project, using agreed resources, by an agreed date to agreed safety standards and an agreed quality within an agreed budget. Is also responsible for co-ordination, scheduling and reporting of activities related to stakeholder management, benefits management, business change management and project communications.
Responsible for appointment and ensuring each Project Implementation Team member's full involvement during the development of the project
Responsible for coordinating activities related to the application for and approval of statutory local authority Planning Approvals required for the project
Ensures that all appropriate technical standards are applied during the project implementation
Monitors, controls and reports on project progress on a regular basis and when exceptional circumstances arise.
Has responsibility for providing regular, timely, accurate, progress reports, cash flow and cost of completion forecasts and for the institution and upkeep of the Project Files, meetings records and correspondence, and maintaining the Project Controls information
Has responsibility for the approval of all purchases and procurement and payments on the project
Ensures that the levels of fiscal authority and controls are understood and complied with by project team members and that timely support is provided when commercial audits are conducted
Responsible for coordinating design reviews and approvals between owner and contractors, is also managing work to follow state, local, and Federal requirements
Ensure that owner's safety, security and fire protection regulations are clearly understood and adhered to, and control the property and premises until hand-over
In consultation with procurement, has the responsibility for the definition of the contract strategy, and the selection and coordination of contractors and suppliers and ensures that the execution of the project is in accordance with contract and the job specification
Chairs summary project meetings and ensures all other necessary specialist meetings are held as required and monitoring contractor adherence to safety standards
Has direct responsibility for completion of the project, including handover to the Project Sponsor and operations.
Desired skills and experience:
Experience of managing capital delivery within a pharmaceutical sector or working within a comparable portfolio of work for a leading manufacturing/scientific client preferred.
Experience with GxPs - working within clean lab spaces and or Pilot Plant spaces.
Experience managing or overseeing commissioning, qualification, and validation of development and Pilot Plant labs.
Strong knowledge / record of delivering mechanical, electrical & control works within the building services environment.
Understanding of qualified vs non-qualified utilities.
Experience with process equipment or the upfront design of process equipment flows.
Experience of working within a regulated environment
Expert in stakeholder management and communication
Strong influencer and negotiation skills
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills that are clear and concise
Have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or relevant equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management, or similar discipline
7-10 years of Project management expertise
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.
Join Arcadis. Create a 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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $88,000 - $132,000.
