Task Manager

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 the quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play and, with the power of many curious minds, we can solve the world’s most complex challenges together.

Arcadis seeks a motivated Task Manager to support environmental projects through a blend of field and office‑based activities. This role involves managing and executing multidisciplinary tasks related to contaminated site characterization, multi‑media investigations, remedial project planning and reporting, and project delivery. It is a full‑time position that helps manage the operation, maintenance, and monitoring aspects of environmental remediation projects with oversight from senior managers and technical experts.

The ideal candidate will possess great attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a drive to be a productive contributor within a high‑performance team.

Field responsibilities include planning and conducting the collection of environmental media samples such as soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air, and soil vapor. The position also involves overseeing well installation and abandonment, drilling activities, and geologic logging, while providing active supervision of subcontractors to ensure quality and safety. A strong commitment to health and safety stewardship is essential, as fieldwork may occur under varying weather and site conditions and may require regional travel and occasional overnight stays.

In the office, the role centers on developing work and sampling plans, coordinating field schedules, and managing environmental data to support reporting. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing technical reports, field event summaries, and regulatory submittals. The position also requires effective communication with clients, regulators, and project teams, along with conducting research to ensure regulatory compliance. Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and participation in industry‑defining projects are supported within a people‑first, safety‑focused culture.

• Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 0–2 years relevant internship or work experience.
• Demonstrated experience with groundwater and/or soil sampling and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Preferred
• OSHA 40‑hour Health & Safety Training.
• Geologist‑In‑Training (GIT) or Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with task management, field event coordination, and technical writing.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Previous experience with regulatory compliance and reporting.

We believe everyone’s contribution matters. It’s why we pioneer a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize impact. You’ll do meaningful work, help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet, and leave a lasting legacy.

We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. 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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional wellbeing, 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 $56,798 – $90,876.

East Windsor, NJ

Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level