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 looking for a Project Risk & Commercial Manager to align MEPC activities across the Architecture & Urbanism - Global Business Area and ensure consistency in approach & operations. 

This role is open to any of our offices in the USA. 

 

Role accountabilities:

Risk Processes and procedures

Formal PtW to DtR hand-off between Growth & Operations to document baseline scope, price, execution basis, risks & contingency Implement process and procedures Close review of scope and change control

Knowledge and training

Manage “levers” for project performance via leading indicators – these are the basis to trigger increasing levels of intervention for variance Ensure that PM’s and Operational Risk Leads are properly trained Support and working with growth on pricing and risk elements on key bids

Data repository and reporting

Regular updating of risk register, risk contingency, mitigation costs and reserves Ensure timely data collection

Compliance

Reliable, accurate & efficient dashboard/reporting; add KPIs & RAG status Implement process and procedures Monitor compliance during project reviews

Governance

Development of Project Watch Lists and present consolidated results during quarterly Risk Management calls Project Reviews where specialist Commercial acumen is required  Risk Regime in place Project/commercial support Collaborating with growth/finance/legal Intervene where risks are not being managed properly and provide direct support to ensure processes and solutions are implemented

Key shared accountabilities:

Interface point with BA Operations Director Interface with BA GEC and MEPC+/BPO DtR Interface with Growth on key pursuits Interface with Quality and Safety Leads Interface with GBA/GOPS Risk Interface with Enterprise Risk Function Responsible for project risk and multiplier set up in conjunction with the Business Area Director

 

Qualifications & Experience:

The candidate should have a bachelor or master's degree and at least 10+ years of experience leading and growing a significant business function within a multinational engineering or professional services firm. The candidate will be able to inspire multi-disciplinary teams around a common purpose and demonstrate significant leadership capability.  The right candidate possesses a high level of intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility and flexibility. Further the candidate will bring excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization in particular senior levels. A pragmatic attitude is vital.

Further requirements and competencies:

An excellent understanding of and appreciation for business needs. A well-developed understanding of and appreciation for organizational mission, values, and goals and consistent application of this knowledge. Observation and persuasion skills especially with internal stakeholders (e.g. GBA directors, and local workforce). An ability to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily-understood, authoritative, and actionable manner. Time management and ability to multi-task with competing priorities. Excellent decision-making capabilities and ability to make decisions and deal with conflicting priorities.

 

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 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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $97,600 - $160,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

 

 

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