Project Director, Ports and Marine

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.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Project Director - Ports and Marine who will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of port and marine projects. This role involves strategic planning, coordination, and execution of projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

This role sits in our Mobility Global Business Area. We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today’s mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world’s growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Role accountabilities:

Responsibilities in this role will include Project Planning and Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Coordination, Financial Management, Compliance and Health & Safety, and Reporting & Documentation.

You will develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, oversee the execution of projects, ensuring adherence to project plans and schedules, and conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies. You will lead and manage project teams, including internal staff and external contractors, foster a collaborative and productive team environment, and provide guidance and support to team members. You will liaise with stakeholders, including government agencies, clients, and community groups, ensure effective communication and coordination among all parties involved in the project, and address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise. You will monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensure projects are completed within the allocated budget, and prepare financial reports and projections. You will ensure all projects comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards, implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures, and conduct regular safety audits and inspections. You will also be responsible for preparing and presenting project reports to senior management and stakeholders, maintaining comprehensive project documentation, and tracking and reporting on project progress and performance metrics.

The ideal candidate will have strategic planning and organizational skills, financial acumen and budget management, and problem solving and decision making abilities. You will also have the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in addition to having strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Maritime Studies, or a related field
• Extensive experience in project management, particularly in the ports and marine sector with Ports Authorities in Canada
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Knowledge of maritime regulations and safety standards

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.

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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.