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A Contract Project Construction Manager should possess strong project management skills, in-depth knowledge of construction processes, and relevant educational qualifications such as a degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with project management software (such as Procore, MS Project, or Primavera), budgeting tools, and industry certifications like PMP or OSHA safety certification is highly beneficial. Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation abilities set outstanding professionals apart in this role. These competencies are critical for successfully delivering projects on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

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As a Contract Project Construction Manager, you will spend your days overseeing project sites, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets. You’ll frequently interact with clients, architects, and engineers to relay updates, resolve issues, and confirm specifications are met. Other daily tasks include conducting safety inspections, reviewing progress reports, and addressing any challenges that arise to keep the project on track. Managing contract compliance and facilitating smooth communication across teams are also key parts of the job, ensuring project success from initiation to completion.

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Project Construction Manager - Dallas TX

Project Construction Manager - Dallas TX

Arcadis

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Arcadis rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 352 rated engineering

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a Project Construction Manager to join its Project & Program Management team. This on-site position will support client projects throughout the Dallas TX area.
The Project Construction Manager is responsible for delivering projects that meet owner requirements and business objectives by providing leadership across planning and execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing schedule and cost performance. This role supports all phases of delivery, including planning, design/preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Role accountabilities:
  • Manage day-to-day on-site construction activities.
  • Administer construction contracts in coordination with the Arcadis Program Manager.
  • Coordinate contractors and agency/utility stakeholders (city, state, and inspection authorities).
  • Track contracted deliverables and drive timely completion.
  • Provide quality assurance for contractor work.
  • Ensure applicable technical standards are followed.
  • Coordinate permit applications and approvals.
  • Review submittals for conformance with contract documents.
  • Clarify and coordinate technical requests for information (RFIs).
  • Coordinate design reviews and approvals between the owner and contractors.
  • Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal requirements.
  • Track progress and report schedule/cost updates to the Arcadis Program Manager.
  • Validate interim pay applications from the general contractor and owner subcontractors.
  • Review site-specific health and safety plans for alignment with Arcadis and owner requirements.
  • Monitor contractor adherence to approved safety plans and standards.
  • Maintain accurate project files, meeting records, and correspondence.
  • Provide daily reports and photos (manpower, work completed, deliveries, and weather/safety events).
  • Review testing and commissioning reports for compliance with contract requirements.
  • Support the owner's commissioning agent during final testing and commissioning.
  • Ensure certificates of occupancy (TCOs and COs) are obtained, as applicable.
  • Drive timely completion of punch-list items.
  • Support the owner in coordinating required operational training.
  • Support contract closeout activities and obtain required documentation/training materials.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems (preferably Autodesk Forma and Procore); familiarity with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 is preferred.
  • Demonstrated construction management capability and client relationship management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively and to assume new responsibilities.
  • Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of construction management experience.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Professional accreditation (PE, AIA, CCM, CPC, PMP, LEED).

Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's 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.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll 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.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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 employer. 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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $88,000 - $133,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet. We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Highlands Ranch, CO, US

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