Assistant Project Manager (Buildings Engineering) - #181863

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:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Assistant Project Manager with buildings and industrial experience to lead and oversee complex projects from bid to completion. This role requires exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills to manage multidisciplinary design teams, budgets, schedules, and client relationships. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality and innovation.

We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact on the quality of people’s lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs.

Role accountabilities:

• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation
• Team Leadership: Lead and collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project goals and milestones are me
• Client Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering relationships and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Quality Control: Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with design specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues promptly
• Budget Oversight: Track project budgets, control expenditures, and ensure cost-effective delivery
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of project activities, decisions, and deliverables
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including progress reports, forecasts, and performance metrics
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with buildings design experience
• A valid Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license within the province of Ontario
• At least 5 years experience in a project management role within the engineering and consulting industry
• Strong knowledge of design and engineering principles, construction processes, and building codes
• Proficiency in project management and ERP software (e.g., Oracle, MS Project, or similar platforms)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or similar is considered an asset
  
  

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.

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $117,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.