Project Administrator - Construction - West Haven, CT at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Sandy Hook, Connecticut

Job Description:

POSTION - PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR - CONSTRUCTION

LOCATION - NEW HAVEN, CT

Arcadis is seeking a Project Administrator to join our construction project team with a high-profile client in the NEW HAVEN, CT area. This is a keystone role. You will be responsible for supporting the construction Project Management Team in delivering the scope of work in line with budgetary, compliance, regulatory and planning controls, and will have significant technical knowledge and experience working with construction project documents.

Role accountabilities:

• Use knowledge and experience to review project processes and policies, providing advice to support management in developing and improving processes and systems
• Interact effectively across the organization, completing complex 'professional'-level tasks for others to ensure projects/programs can be delivered to meet customer expectations
• Advise colleagues on issues relating to construction project providing subject matter advice to support delivery and ensure alignment between policy and operational practice
• Work within established financial systems and clear project objectives to produce plans, schedules, and track budgets, highlighting variances to manage and control project delivery targets
• Track and monitor project schedules and budgets, and administer project and financial management accounting activities for small to medium-sized projects
• Present project risks or issues to senior managers to ensure project is not adversely impacted, and ensure delivery of projects to compliant standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders and third-party contractors to ensure all parties are informed and aware of project progress and expectations
• Work with internal departments on construction project tasks
• Develop or produce project related databases, written correspondence, reports, etc.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School diploma or bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant discipline preferred
• 3+ years of experience relative to this position working in a role with similar skill requirements or the management of small construction projects
• Skill and knowledge working with Project related documents like: project/vendor contracts, technical specifications, budgets/change orders, project schedules to mention a few
• Ability to exercise judgment, discretion and be a critical thinker to set priorities and manage competing demands in a deadline driven construction project environment
• Demonstrate a reliable, responsive method of working that includes a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to have range of conversations with stakeholders within the Project Team or outside the organization
• Ability to gather information to manage and or produce project related reports, databases and or dashboards

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant discipline preferred
• Progressive employment history having worked in a similar capacity within a construction environment
• Strong relationship skills with the ability to have range of conversations with stakeholders inside and outside of the project team
• Excellent communication skills - written and oral
• Strong computer technical skills related to project software like: Excel and MS Office, e-Builder, Procore, Power BI (nice to have)

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

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 do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, 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 & 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 $75,051 to $91,800 per year.

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