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Role Description

Arcadis seeks a Principal Program Manager to join our Energy Transition team. The position includes leading client development and managing the delivery of multi‑discipline consulting and engineering services. You will be a key member of Arcadis’ national practice and will lead and direct the planning, development and delivery of energy projects throughout North America. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing front‑end planning, engineering, procurement and construction of large power, energy and/or industrial manufacturing projects.

Role Accountabilities

As a Principal Program Manager you will work with company leadership to assess, develop and implement growth strategies across the US Energy market. Responsibilities include maintaining existing client relationships, identifying new clients, coordinating with these clients on opportunities, leading pursuits and development of proposals, and supporting market‑facing events to increase Arcadis’ presence and profile.

During project delivery you will serve as the client point of contact and oversee the overall technical, commercial and financial performance of projects, including project management responsibilities for scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, change and contracts. You will adhere to Arcadis’ and clients’ policies, standards and specifications, and work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams (engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning) to meet project KPIs. You will manage project cash flow, invoice preparation, issue and receipt, the project execution plan, and the risk management plan. You will lead the entire lifecycle of consulting and engineering projects from initial concept through to completion and close‑out.

The role is divided 50/50 between client development and growth strategy, and program and project delivery. Both internal and external travel will be required, estimated at 20–30%.

• Health & Safety stewardship, and compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Management of relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, contractors and regulatory authorities.
• QA/QC of all aspects of the project, from design to commissioning.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Preparing and presenting regular project status reports to senior management and clients.
• Driving innovation in program management approaches and methodology.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience managing complex energy projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Expertise in business development and pipeline management, including sourcing of project opportunities, networking at industry events and associations, building an ecosystem of external partners and sub‑consultants.
• Extensive experience with energy systems consulting and advisory services, with specialisation possible in conventional power, renewables, natural gas, hydrogen or alternative energy technologies.
• Proven capacity and knowledge of capital project planning and implementation for and on behalf of energy system owners, developers, operators and asset managers.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary consulting and engineering teams across multiple regions, sectors and disciplines.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations and best practices.
• Proven experience in managing EPCm or EPC contractors delivering on time and within budget.
• Project Management Professional certification is required; an Electrical or Mechanical Professional Engineer licence is a strong preference.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions including medical, dental and vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, a reward and recognition programme and optional 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 $122,478 – $208,212. Actual salaries will vary and are based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.