Railroad Project Manager

Job ID: 37658Reference: 300014671101495Location: Chattanooga, TN, United States | Jacksonville, FL, United States | Chicago, IL, United States | Omaha, NE, United StatesDepartment: Project ManagementBusiness Unit: ANA United StatesWork Type: HybridDate Posted: 2026-01-27Arcadis 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.Role description:Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Project Manager to join our team within the North America mobility group. We are looking to grow our team of railroad industry professionals throughout North America. This position has a location preference for Chattanooga, TN, Jacksonville, FL, Chicago, IL, or Omaha, NE with other locations in the US considered.As a Railroad Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall delivery of complex railroad projects throughout North America. Depending on the clients and projects you support, you will utilize a Design-Bid-Build or a Design-Build approach for design development and may be involved in all aspects of railroad planning, design, and construction support services. This position has flexible working hours, and you will join a collaborative team that truly values its peopleRole accountabilities:Overseeing multi-disciplinary design coordination and providing technical leadership to project teamsCoordinating with internal and external stakeholders to align strategic objectives and progressActing as primary client point of contact for project execution, planning and leading formal and informal touchpointsLeading client meetings, responding to enquiries, and collaborating across all stages of the project lifecycleSpearheading strategic pursuits, creating winning delivery strategies, fee projections to achieve financial targets of the business, and creating the most advantageous delivery approachTaking responsibility for financial and project management controls which enable monitoring, modification and forecasting as appropriate Managing the acquisition, deployment, and optimization of resources for the project Driving timely service delivery including technical and commercial outcomes and undertaking reviews, ensuring delivery is above client expectationAbility to effectively implement design delivery best practice including risk and change management, project set-up and planning Travel is required which will include overnight staysQualifications & Experience:Required Qualifications:Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university10 or more years’ relevant experience, including leadership of the development and implementation of engineering solutionsPE LicenseKey Attributes:Experience using industry-standard computer software such as MicroStation / OpenRoads / OpenRail, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling programs/softwareFamiliarity with government, client, and industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects in their respective fieldUnderstanding of all aspects of design including alignments, layout, grading, drainage, and erosion control and storm water pollution prevention plans related to Railroad and/or Industrial Facility design.Ability to complete and assemble construction and permitting drawing packagesPreferred Qualifications:Previous experiences with Class I Rail projects and/or large industrial projectsKnowledge of AREMA Manual and various agency standards.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 & BelongingWe 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.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 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $126592 - $161405. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.#LI-VJ1 #Mobility-US-Jobs #Mobility-US-D&E-Jobs #LI-HYBRID