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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 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 highly experienced and technically proficient Project Controls Manager to provide leadership and oversight on a landmark rail tunnel infrastructure program in New York. This role is positioned on the client side and will support the management and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure, focusing on the successful execution of cost, schedule, risk, and reporting controls.Role accountabilities:

• Lead the project controls function on behalf of the client, providing strategic guidance and operational oversight across scheduling, cost control, cash flow management, Cost estimate, risk management, reporting, tracking, forecasting, document controls, security-sensitive document handling, and data and systems management.
• Develop and implement project control strategies, tools, and systems that align with federal funding requirements, owner standards, and industry best practices.
• Manage integrated master schedules and ensure alignment across contracts, disciplines, and stakeholders; conduct time impact analyses (TIAs), float path reviews, and claims assessments.
• Establish cost control frameworks including budgets, earned value analysis, forecasts, and contingency tracking; ensure proper documentation of change orders and budget adjustments.
• Interface with internal GDC departments, NJT, FTA, and consultants to validate data accuracy, resolve variances, and communicate project performance.
• Oversee the maintenance of project dashboards and reporting tools; provide executive-level briefings and performance summaries on a recurring basis.
• Administer project risk and opportunity registers; lead regular risk workshops and support proactive mitigation planning.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory reporting obligations, particularly for FTA and other federal funding agencies.
• Mentor junior staff, promote knowledge transfer, and foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• 15–20 years of progressive experience in project controls roles with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity on infrastructure mega-projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier, Kahua, or other industry-standard controls and reporting systems.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience working within large public transportation programs, ideally as part of an owner's representative, program management consultant (PMC), or delivery partner organization.
• Expert-level knowledge of scheduling, cost control, cost estimating, change management and risk management practices in heavy civil and transit infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of FTA requirements, including reporting standards for grant-funded capital programs.
• Ability to manage and analyze large datasets; proficiency with dashboarding tools such as Power BI is a plus.
• Proven communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience reporting to executive-level leadership and public agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, CCP, PSP, or equivalent certifications are 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.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 $150,000 - $225,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.#ANA-Mobility-Jobs #ANA-Construction #ANA-Gateway

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