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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.

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Manager, Utilities to join the team in the Los Angeles area to performs a wide variety of professional engineering work in either a field or office setting.

The Construction Manager, Utilities will be responsible for on-site construction management activities and will be the primary point of contact with the 3rd party utility owners during the construction phase. Arcadis will provide project and construction management support services for the delivery of a safe, reliable, and operational street-running LRT. The 6.7-mile ESFV LRT will further advance sustainable transit services to San Fernando Valley. This project involves the implementation of a solar photovoltaic power system, which will power 70% of the project, with the excess power to be used when weather or seasonal variabilities impact solar exposure.

• Utility Management: Oversee utility relocation, ensuring safety for all parties and the public (water, gas, power, sewers, storm drains, communications).
• Compliance & Coordination: Review 3rd party utility owner operations for CAL OSHA compliance; coordinate construction activities; direct staff to maintain accurate, timely records for state/federal regulations.
• Contractor Liaison: Confer with contractors to ensure compliance with plans and quality standards; supervise construction assessments.
• Quality Management: Assist with QMO Program implementation; provide timely input on correspondence, submittals, and database oversight.
• Contract Administration: Review contract changes, disputes, claims, and impact analyses; document daily activities and inspection reports.
• Project Records & Controls: Maintain accurate project records, field quantities for payments, and as-built conditions; track budget and schedule, reporting to leadership.
• Change Orders: Prepare and review contract change orders; develop solutions for field conditions and support engineering redesign when necessary.
• Community Relations: Assist with public relations, addressing community concerns, and attending related meetings.
• Third-Party & Compliance: Support coordination with 3rd-party utilities, DBE compliance, and environmental regulations.
• Operations Manuals & Testing: Review and approve O&M manuals; ensure contractor performs system tests; elevate disputes to Project Manager.

• 10 15 years, with management of utility work, preferably field experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
• Experience in relocation of all utility types, including water, natural gas, power, sanitary sewers, storm drains and communications..

• Experience in administration of contracts for construction and design.
• Experience in day-to-day management of large construction management staff.
• Cal/OSHA 30 Training certification prior to start of work.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Local Los Angeles experience in coordination with utility owners.
• Experience on transit projects of at least $300 million and light rail.
• Experience on design-build projects; experience with progressive design-build.

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.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• EAP
• 401K
• STD
• LTD
• AD&D
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• reward & recognition program
• wellbeing benefits
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement

We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

The salary range for this position is $200000 - $220000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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