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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.
Arcadis is seeking a Project Manager to join our Chicago, Illinois team.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role you will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of a variety of projects executing the services requested by a client. These services can include all phases, or portions, of a project including pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post construction.
Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the planning, design, and/or construction of capital projects for new construction as well as renovations for a variety of project types in the Public Safety market sector, Healthcare, School and University, Department of Corrections and Private Development. May provide oversight for junior staff such as assistant project managers or project engineers, depending on the project size and type. In each case, the Project Manager will serve as the primary point person advising the client with respect to managing teams of professionals through the planning, design, procurement, construction and closeout phases.
This position will require a combination of remote work, on-site facility assessments, end-user meetings and on-site construction management of general contractors and subtrades. The successful candidate will be required to have a valid driver's license and vehicle to conduct local site observations visits. Travel is limited to within the Chicago metropolitan area.
Role accountabilities:
- Lead ARCADIS project team, working collaboratively with the Client and balance of project team
- Develop project-specific preliminary construction phasing, constructability, and work plans
- Prepare total project budget and schedule in order to ensure approval by the owner-client
- Develop project schedule identifying project milestones and critical path to be provided to all members of the project team
- Manage design consultants through all design deliverable milestones, including submissions and review by all stakeholders
- Engage and manage all project consultants/contractors (environmental, geotechnical, survey, material testing, architect etc.) to ensure project complies with contractual requirements
- Knowledge and proficiency with multiple methods of contracting and procurement of services: Design Bid Build, Design Build, CM at Risk, Job Order Contracting
- Develop/Monitor budgets, cost estimates for both hard and soft costs, value engineering process, cash flow development and analysis, Vendor invoicing review and processing or pay applications
- Develop/Monitor project schedules, including master schedules, design schedules and construction schedules
- Assist client in procurement process for consultants, contractors, and other vendors required for a project
- Assist Client in contract negotiations for project team members
- Assist/Manage document controls process
- Have technical experience to review/evaluate design documents for completeness, constructability, and general oversight
- Participate in value engineering efforts
- Observe and monitor design team & contractor team to ensure that the project is being completed in accordance with Client’s established project(s) goals
- Manage/monitor change order management process
- Complete project progress reports on regular (Monthly, Weekly, daily) basis as required by Client/Project
- Assist in developing and maintaining cost control process, including cost projections
- Attend and/or chair project site meetings. Prepare & issue minutes of all site meetings
- Monitor safety and ensure that the requirements both ARCADIS and Client are being met
- Review and advise Client on all change orders
- Review & monitor monthly payment requests from Contractor, consultants and vendors on behalf of Client
- Assist in managing FFE procurement, expediting and installation if required by Client
- Assist in Project Closeout process
- Participate in growing buildings practice in Chicago
- Assist in new project pursuits
- Mentoring/training of Assistant Project Managers
- Participate in career growth via training program
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
- A minimum of 10 years of construction management or project management experience
- Experience with web-based projects
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam
- The ability to use or learn various types of design/project management software such as: AutoCAD, BIM, Primavera 6, Procore and program management information systems such as e-Builder preferred
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 & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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 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.
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 $112,000 - $168,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
INTRODUCTION
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.
Arcadis is seeking a Project Manager to join our Chicago, Illinois team.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role you will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of a variety of projects executing the services requested by a client. These services can include all phases, or portions, of a project including pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post construction.
Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the planning, design, and/or construction of capital projects for new construction as well as renovations for a variety of project types in the Public Safety market sector, Healthcare, School and University, Department of Corrections and Private Development. May provide oversight for junior staff such as assistant project managers or project engineers, depending on the project size and type. In each case, the Project Manager will serve as the primary point person advising the client with respect to managing teams of professionals through the planning, design, procurement, construction and closeout phases.
This position will require a combination of remote work, on-site facility assessments, end-user meetings and on-site construction management of general contractors and subtrades. The successful candidate will be required to have a valid driver's license and vehicle to conduct local site observations visits. Travel is limited to within the Chicago metropolitan area.
Role accountabilities:
- Lead ARCADIS project team, working collaboratively with the Client and balance of project team
- Develop project-specific preliminary construction phasing, constructability, and work plans
- Prepare total project budget and schedule in order to ensure approval by the owner-client
- Develop project schedule identifying project milestones and critical path to be provided to all members of the project team
- Manage design consultants through all design deliverable milestones, including submissions and review by all stakeholders
- Engage and manage all project consultants/contractors (environmental, geotechnical, survey, material testing, architect etc.) to ensure project complies with contractual requirements
- Knowledge and proficiency with multiple methods of contracting and procurement of services: Design Bid Build, Design Build, CM at Risk, Job Order Contracting
- Develop/Monitor budgets, cost estimates for both hard and soft costs, value engineering process, cash flow development and analysis, Vendor invoicing review and processing or pay applications
- Develop/Monitor project schedules, including master schedules, design schedules and construction schedules
- Assist client in procurement process for consultants, contractors, and other vendors required for a project
- Assist Client in contract negotiations for project team members
- Assist/Manage document controls process
- Have technical experience to review/evaluate design documents for completeness, constructability, and general oversight
- Participate in value engineering efforts
- Observe and monitor design team & contractor team to ensure that the project is being completed in accordance with Client’s established project(s) goals
- Manage/monitor change order management process
- Complete project progress reports on regular (Monthly, Weekly, daily) basis as required by Client/Project
- Assist in developing and maintaining cost control process, including cost projections
- Attend and/or chair project site meetings. Prepare & issue minutes of all site meetings
- Monitor safety and ensure that the requirements both ARCADIS and Client are being met
- Review and advise Client on all change orders
- Review & monitor monthly payment requests from Contractor, consultants and vendors on behalf of Client
- Assist in managing FFE procurement, expediting and installation if required by Client
- Assist in Project Closeout process
- Participate in growing buildings practice in Chicago
- Assist in new project pursuits
- Mentoring/training of Assistant Project Managers
- Participate in career growth via training program
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
- A minimum of 10 years of construction management or project management experience
- Experience with web-based projects
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam
- The ability to use or learn various types of design/project management software such as: AutoCAD, BIM, Primavera 6, Procore and program management information systems such as e-Builder preferred
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 & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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 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.
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 $112,000 - $168,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Frame your credentials around U.S. project standards
Arcadis Project Leads are expected to demonstrate familiarity with U.S. delivery frameworks like PMI or CMAA. Translating your international project experience into these terms before applying strengthens both your candidacy and your H-1B specialty occupation case.
Target Arcadis practice areas with active pipelines
Arcadis hires Project Leads most actively in water, transportation, and environmental consulting. Aligning your application to these practice areas, rather than applying broadly, signals fit and increases your chances of reaching a sponsorship-ready hiring manager.
Confirm the role's specialty occupation standing early
Not every Project Lead title qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. During interviews, ask directly whether the specific role has supported H-1B sponsorship before and whether it requires a degree in a defined technical discipline.
Understand how LCA prevailing wages affect your offer
Before accepting an offer, review DOL's prevailing wage levels for Project Lead roles in your target metro. Arcadis must certify your salary meets or exceeds the prevailing wage on the Labor Condition Application, which can influence the final offer structure.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Project Lead roles at Arcadis
Arcadis posts Project Lead openings across multiple regions and practice areas. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Arcadis roles that flag visa sponsorship, so you're applying to positions already confirmed as sponsorship-eligible rather than guessing from a generic job board.
Prepare for a longer hiring cycle if PERM is required
If your path to permanent residence involves PERM labor certification, Arcadis must advertise the role and document recruitment efforts before filing with DOL. Starting Green Card conversations at the offer stage, not after onboarding, keeps that timeline from catching you off guard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arcadis sponsor H-1B visas for Project Leads?
Yes, Arcadis sponsors H-1B visas for Project Lead roles, particularly in technical practice areas like water, transportation, and environmental consulting. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation when it requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific engineering or technical discipline. You should confirm the degree requirement for the specific position during the interview process, since Project Lead scopes vary across Arcadis business units.
How do I apply for Project Lead jobs at Arcadis?
You can apply directly through the Arcadis careers portal, or use Migrate Mate to browse Project Lead openings at Arcadis that are flagged as visa-sponsorship eligible. When applying, tailor your resume to the practice area and delivery methodology relevant to that specific role. Arcadis hiring processes for Project Leads typically involve a technical screen, a competency-based interview, and review by a regional or sector lead.
Which visa types does Arcadis commonly use for Project Lead roles?
Arcadis uses several visa pathways for Project Lead hires, including H-1B for most international professionals, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering and scientific roles, and F-1 OPT or CPT for recent graduates transitioning into the workforce. For longer-term employment, Arcadis also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, typically after an initial period on a nonimmigrant visa.
What qualifications does Arcadis expect for a Project Lead role?
Arcadis Project Leads are generally expected to hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field such as civil, environmental, or structural engineering, and to have several years of project delivery experience. Many roles also expect familiarity with client-facing responsibilities, budget oversight, and schedule management. For H-1B purposes, the degree field must align with the specific duties of the role, so generalist backgrounds can sometimes complicate the sponsorship case.
How do I time my visa sponsorship process when joining Arcadis as a Project Lead?
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT expiration date before accepting an offer and ask Arcadis HR whether they'll file an H-1B cap-subject petition in the next April registration window. The H-1B cap lottery runs once a year, so if you miss the window your start date could be delayed by up to 12 months. USCIS premium processing can reduce approval wait times to around 15 business days once a petition is filed, which Arcadis may offer for time-sensitive roles.