Relocation Project Manager Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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 currently seeking a Senior Project Manager, Utilities to join our Mobility Global Business Area (GBA) in Canada. This senior leadership role is responsible for leading our utilities discipline, guiding a team of engineers and designers, and ensuring the successful delivery of utility design, coordination, and relocation projects across major infrastructure programs.

The role combines technical expertise, project delivery, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes. Role Accountabilities: As the Senior Project Manager, Utilities, you will provide leadership to the utilities team while overseeing the successful delivery of utility design and coordination projects across the infrastructure sector. You will help foster a collaborative, high-performing environment, guide project planning and execution from concept through completion, and work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely delivery.

You will act as the technical lead for utility engineering and design, applying expertise in wet and dry utilities, utility coordination, protection and relocation design, and utility conflict resolution. This role will involve leading the development of practical, high-quality engineering solutions, supporting field reviews and assessments, and overseeing the preparation of technical reports, drawings, memos, and specifications. You will also ensure that all work is delivered in accordance with applicable regulations, codes, standards, and utility owner requirements.

A key part of the role will be leading utility designs for municipal, transportation, and transit projects, including detailed design for temporary and permanent utility relocations involving watermain, sanitary and storm sewers. You will evaluate technical alternatives, resolve complex design issues, and coordinate closely with other disciplines to support integrated project delivery. You will also guide the development of utility protection and relocation plans through concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases using applicable design tools.

Beyond project delivery, you will play an important role in strengthening client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the practice. This will include collaborating with clients, contractors, third-party utility stakeholders, and internal teams to understand project needs, maintain a strong client experience, and contribute to business development activities that expand Arcadis' presence in the utilities sector. You will also support the growth of the discipline by mentoring team members, helping build a diverse and capable team, and encouraging continuous learning and innovation.

On major or strategic pursuits, you may also serve as a Design Lead or Technical Director. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, with P.Eng. designation, or eligibility for registration, in Alberta or British Columbia

Minimum 10 years of experience in utility design, utility coordination, and relocation planning for infrastructure projects Proven track record in project management, team leadership, and mentoring In-depth knowledge and in depth experience in application of utility design standards, coordination practices, and relevant regulations Experience delivering projects for municipalities and other transportation or transit agencies Proficiency in CAD and design software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other Bentley or Autodesk tools Experience preparing and reviewing preliminary and detailed utility design drawings, reports, and technical memos Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and third-party utility stakeholders, with experience supporting business development and proposal preparation Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience with trenchless methods, construction fieldwork, and familiarity with municipal and road authority standards are considered assets 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.

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Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging 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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000.

The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role. #LI-AL5.