Design Project Manager

About The Job

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.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Design Project Manager to support our Semiconductor sector in the US. The Project Manager plans and organizes all architectural and engineering functions specific to each project, coordinates and manages interaction between project teams and clients and change control and monitors project design. Providing guidance on technical resource loading for projects in semiconductor, advanced technology, research & development, specialty chemical or other similar industries.

Proven success working for an A/E or EPCM company in a similar role, supporting projects related to cleanrooms, laboratories, semiconductor fab, and related advanced process industries is highly desirable. Proven success managing, leading, and mentoring subordinate project managers to be successful during all phases of their own projects. This role is based out of Albany, NY. This is a full-time, in-office position based near a clients’ site, and includes great benefits package. Therefore, only local candidates will be considered.

Role accountabilities:

• Responsible for the project management of various size projects up to large capital-intensive high complexity projects.
• Prepare proposals, develop and maintain project resource plans, and establish project budgets
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships.
• Provide overall leadership internally and externally for projects.
• Create and meet all project milestones and financial commitments.
• Develop and successfully manage project execution plans including definition of scope, schedule, communication tools, software tools, deliverable distribution lists.
• Proactively report and present project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in project accounting and working with project controls for profit, loss, and earned value reporting.
• Successfully manage changes on projects.
• Properly identify and assess project risks and escalate to senior leadership as appropriate.
• Foster and implement lean execution methods for effective collaboration and progress tracking.
• Collaborate with the design discipline managers, design project execution manager, and quality manager to develop project quality and execution plans.
• May be assigned line management responsibilities of a team of design project managers.
• Represent the firm with clients, partners, industry associations, and peers including participation in events, conferences, and publications.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Architecture, Engineering or Engineering Management plus ten years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents, financial reports and legal documents.
• Software Skills should include Microsoft Office Suite and Project, Procore, Bluebeam, , and Video Conferencing Software, along with other applicable project management software applications.
• 15 years of experience in Architecture Design and Engineering.
• 10 years in Semiconductor industry experience.
• 5 years of Project Management in Semiconductor Industry is required.
• Strong attention to detail and possess excellent written and communication skills, be well organized, engaged, flexible and self-motivated.
• Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.
• Professional Engineer license or A.I.A., preferred but not required.
• Project Management Professional credential preferred but not required.
• Tool Install experience and Fab builder knowledge is encouraged but not required.

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.

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