Project Manager

at  Arcadis

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

First and foremost, you share our passion for improving quality of life. You are a seasoned project management professional with strong industry ties and demonstrated credibility in a client-side and consulting environment. You will come to us with:

• Experienced in the project management of Zero Emission Vehicle Fleet Transition projects, or charging infrastructure.
• Extensive client-side project management experience, delivering transportation infrastructure with government agencies.
• Experienced in the full project lifecycle from design and development, through to construction and commissioning.
• Demonstrated commercial capability, with a clear grasp of project commercial management, familiarity with contract management and the ability to assess risk.
• A focus on building collaborative and influential relationships both internally and externally.
• The ability to effectively manage project set-up, mobilisation, risk management and change management during project delivery to ensure positive project outcomes.
• Prior experience working for an internationally recognised Project Management Consultancy or similar.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Hold certifications such as those from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Our rapidly growing Project and Program Management team (PPM) is currently engaged on many of Australia’s largest transport infrastructure projects totalling over $30 Billion. With Arcadis’ global and local expertise in Zero Emission Bus fleet transition projects we are looking for our next client-side Project Manager for upcoming projects in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead and manage complex projects as the primary client interface.
• Ensure delivery of project objectives aligned with the Project Management Plan and following the Client or Arcadis’ project methodology.
• Manage the project across all phases, from design and development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and defect liability period.
• Provide expertise in Zero Emission Vehicle related infrastructure and procurement and PPM services to support broader Arcadis projects.
• Identify and secure necessary project management, technical services, and external resources from both Client and Arcadis teams.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks.
• Foster collaboration among all parties involved, establishing a culture of trust, high performance, and accountability.
• Develop, review and update project plans, specifications, scheduling, costs, and potential issues throughout the project duration.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.
• Drive project performance, service delivery, technical coordination, and commercial outcomes.
• Contribute to bids, tenders, marketing, and industry forums as required.