Senior Construction Manager - Gateway

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Construction Manager to support one of the most 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s 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.

• 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, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management information systems (PMIS) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering or CMAA certification in Construction Management. Candidates should possess a…