Senior Construction Manager Gateway

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

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 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 a highly skilled and motivatedSenior Construction Managerto support one of themost iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). In this role you will be responsible for managing field operations coordinating multidisciplinary teams driving safety and quality and ensuring schedule and budget adherence for one of the largest infrastructure projects in the region.

We are working as the Delivery Partner along with team members and selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project.. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation and is designed to strengthen mobility enhance resiliency and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.

The project encompasses the construction of a new two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

This is more than just a job its a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure programthat will reshape rail transportation drive sustainable economic growth and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing multidisciplinary team you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.

If youre seeking to make a meaningful lasting impact while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry this is your moment.

Role Accountabilities:

Construction Oversight & Field Management:

• Direct and supervise all construction activities including contractor oversight and coordination with project stakeholders.
• Administer the Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP) ensuring compliance with safety protocols thorough incident reporting and implementation of proactive risk mitigation measures.
• Guarantee that all construction work meets technical specifications contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee special inspections testing services and comprehensive quality assurance processes.
• Manage site logistics including utility coordination maintenance cleaning repairs and compliance with building management procedures.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Oversee schedule management functions including maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule milestone tracking and timely completion of all construction phases.
• Lead cost and budget management activities such as forecasting monitoring cash flow and supporting requisition and invoicing processes.
• Prepare detailed project reports on a monthly quarterly and annual basis encompassing safety quality environmental financial and milestone progress.
• Maintain rigorous change control procedures for schedule and budget baselines ensuring proper versioning and historical documentation.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supervise and mentor construction management personnel including Resident Engineers field engineers and Quality Inspectors.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications lead meetings and ensure effective documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with design procurement and technical teams to resolve construction challenges implement design modifications and integrate project packages.
• Manage interface coordination across various project segments leading regular meetings and resolving any interface-related issues.

Compliance & Quality Management

• Ensure strict compliance with NEPA permitting requirements and other applicable environmental and regulatory standards.
• Oversee execution of the Quality Management Plan (QMP) including management of special inspection agencies and quality control programs.

Risk & Change Management

• Lead risk management initiatives maintain risk registers facilitate analyses and support contingency planning activities.
• Provide technical assessments regarding changes to project scope schedule and cost and manage negotiation strategies and responses to claims and change orders.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the Construction Management Team in meetings with regulatory bodies community stakeholders and external partners.
• Support government affairs outreach programs and communications initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure or transportation construction projects.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
• Excellent communication organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management information systems (PMIS) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in geotechnical engineering is preferred along with CMAA certification in Construction Management. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles including soil and rock mechanics laboratory and field testing and various construction methods.
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification is required while Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the State of New Jerseyor the ability to obtain itis preferred.
• Proficiency with commercially available geotechnical design software such as LPILE GROUP FB-MultiPier Slope-W Seep-W DeepEx Plaxis and Settle3D is important. Familiarity with key geotechnical manuals publications and standardsincluding AASHTO NJDOT and Amtrak requirementsis expected.
• Experience in managing federally funded projects and public sector construction initiatives is highly valued.
• Knowledge of asset management testing protocols QC/QA procedures for design-build contracts and field engineering best practices are required.
• Experience with federally funded projects and regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Experience working on tunnel rail or major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Deep Pile Foundation Experience.
• Structural Steel.
• Viaducts and Bridgework.
• Rebar installation for Mass Concrete.
• Environmental expertise (wetlands preferred).

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.

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 salary range for this position is $170000 - $240000. 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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