Sr. Project Director

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking aSenior Project Directorto join our Mobility Global Business Area (GBA) in Canada. You will be responsible for overseeing the management and delivery of complex high-value projects to meet or exceed time quality budgetary and health and safety targets. You will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the client relationship ensuring delivery consistently meets or surpasses client expectations. You will take a senior leadership role with project teams providing both direction and technical advice and leading by example while actively promoting both the regional and global culture of the business.

Role accountabilities:

In this role you will lead the planning execution and delivery of major projects valued at over $100M ensuring every aspect aligns with client objectives and Arcadis standards. You will serve as the primary point of contact for executive-level client stakeholders and joint venture partners building and maintaining strong relationships that support successful project outcomes. Overseeing multidisciplinary teams including engineering design construction management and external consultants you will coordinate the efforts of diverse professionals to deliver on complex project requirements.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust project governance structures risk management strategies and quality assurance protocols ensuring projects are managed effectively from inception to completion. By proactively addressing technical commercial and delivery challenges you will drive project performance and ensure all milestones are met. Leading contract negotiations managing change processes and resolving claims will be key components of your role ensuring that all contractual obligations are fulfilled and any issues are resolved efficiently.

Additionally you will support business development activities by contributing to major pursuits and proposal development helping to position Arcadis as a partner of choice for large-scale projects. Fostering a culture of safety innovation and technical excellence across project teams will be essential ensuring that best practices are consistently applied and new ideas are encouraged.

Finally in this role you will mentor and develop project managers and emerging leaders within the organization building a strong pipeline of talent for the future. Your leadership will not only ensure successful project delivery but also contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the broader Arcadis team.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors University Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• 20 years of Project Management experience including 15 years in a Transportation/Transit related discipline with extensive experience leading large multidisciplinary teams on complex projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• . (Eligible for Membership with PEO) preferred
• Postgraduate qualifications in business finance or project management related areas an advantage
• Proven experience in leading design within a consultant organization and working in a tendered design services environment
• Strong commercial background including familiarity with contractual conditions and procedures (including international standards) and the ability to take full commercial responsibility for major projects
• Demonstrated experience in leading mentoring and working with senior professionals from varied backgrounds and cultures

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its 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.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll 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.

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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.