Senior Construction Manager – Gateway

Arcadis

. Direct and supervise all construction activities, including contractor oversight and stakeholder coordination .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with NEPA and safety standards, while leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing project controls, scheduling, and cost management.

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Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)NEPA ComplianceCost ManagementQuality AssuranceRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsSchedulingCost ManagementRisk AssessmentQuality AssuranceTechnical DocumentationDeep Pile FoundationsStructural SteelRebar InstallationEnvironmental Expertise

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT (Engineer-in-Training)

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementInfrastructure ProjectsSafety StandardsPermitting RequirementsQuality Management Plan

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and supervise all construction activities, including contractor oversight and stakeholder coordination
Administer the Safety and Security Management Plan and implement proactive risk mitigation measures
Ensure construction meets technical specifications, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements
Oversee special inspections, testing services, and quality assurance processes
Manage site logistics, utilities, maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and building management compliance
Oversee the Integrated Master Schedule, milestone tracking, and construction phase completion
Lead cost and budget management, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring, requisitions, and invoicing
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports covering safety, quality, environmental, financial, and milestone progress
Maintain schedule and budget change-control procedures and historical documentation
Supervise and mentor Resident Engineers, field engineers, and Quality Inspectors
Facilitate stakeholder communications, meetings, documentation, and reporting
Collaborate with design, procurement, and technical teams to resolve construction challenges and integrate project packages
Coordinate interfaces across project segments and resolve interface issues
Ensure compliance with NEPA, permitting requirements, and environmental and regulatory standards
Oversee the Quality Management Plan and quality-control programs
Lead risk management, maintain risk registers, facilitate analyses, and support contingency planning
Assess scope, schedule, and cost changes and manage claims and change-order negotiations
Represent the Construction Management Team with regulators, community stakeholders, and external partners
Support government affairs, outreach programs, and communications initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Minimum of 10 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure or transportation construction projects
Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex field operations
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, including NEPA, permitting, and safety standards
Advanced expertise in project controls, scheduling, cost management, and risk assessment
Proven experience in quality assurance, special inspections, and technical documentation
Proficiency in project management information systems (PMIS) and Microsoft Office Suite
EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification is required
Knowledge of asset management, testing protocols, QC/QA procedures for design-build contracts, and field engineering best practices
Experience with deep pile foundations, structural steel, viaducts and bridgework, rebar installation for mass concrete, and environmental expertise
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
20 days PTO accruing per year