Senior Construction Manager

Role description Arcadis is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Water Business Line - Construction Management team based out of San Diego or Riverside, California. This is an exciting opportunity for a self‑motivated individual to join our team locally with support from one of the best‑qualified municipal consulting firms in the country. Role accountabilities Construction Oversight & Inspections: Observe and inspect contractor work, perform punch list inspections, verify equipment and material installations, and identify deviations from contract documents while clearly communicating required corrections. Documentation & Reporting: Prepare daily activity and progress reports, maintain payment quantity documentation, perform necessary calculations, and support contractor invoice and project schedule reviews. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Maintain quality assurance standards, monitor code compliance, and ensure all work aligns with drawings, specifications, and technical requirements. Technical Review & Coordination: Review submittals and construction documents, recommend technical solutions, attend and actively participate in construction, safety, and coordination meetings. Resource Monitoring & Safety: Track contractor resource utilization (labor, materials, equipment) for field changes and time‑and‑material work, assist with negotiating field changes, and ensure adherence to Arcadis safety guidelines while coordinating specialized testing inspections. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years of civil/utility field construction experience. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred; CCM (Certified Construction Manager) certification a plus, along with OSHA 10 and Confined Space Entry training. Experience in general contracting and supporting civil construction inspection on small to large heavy civil projects, including municipal and building facility work. Working knowledge of P6 scheduling and ability to review construction documents, track progress, and support project controls. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, perform mathematical calculations, and develop practical, innovative solutions to project challenges. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to organize large volumes of information, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to work year‑round in varying weather conditions, adapt to flexible shifts, navigate active construction sites, and lift up to 40 pounds. Benefits 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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr