Regional Water/Wastewater Construction Director

Arcadis

Construction Director shaping growth in California water/wastewater projects at Arcadis. Leading client engagement and team development for complex construction initiatives.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $227,866 - $299,074 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead construction delivery and client engagement by providing hands-on oversight throughout all phases of construction projects, managing daily activities, contracts, quality assurance and control, and delivering regular client updates and progress reports while monitoring contractor performance, site safety, and subcontractor and supplier activities
Manage scope, budget, and schedule performance by overseeing scopes of work and construction budgets, collaborating closely with project and program managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations, while proactively addressing changes, risks, and deviations
Develop and mentor high-performing teams through direct supervision and coaching of junior technical staff, fostering professional growth, accountability, and consistent delivery of high-quality work across project teams
Drive communication, coordination, and continuous improvement by leading meetings with clients, agencies, and community stakeholders on project progress, safety, scheduling, and contract administration; recommending cost, budget, and schedule improvements using tools such as Primavera or MS Project; and serving as a liaison to design teams to support RFIs, correspondence, field data collection, and shop drawing reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction
20 years’ total experience, with a minimum of 10 years of construction experience on water wastewater plants & facilities projects as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager
Degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
20 years of construction experience specifically related to water or wastewater facilities, with a minimum of 10 years' experience on projects as a Resident Engineer or Construction Manager on a $50+ million water/wastewater project
California PE license

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
20 days of PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction managementquality assurancebudget managementschedule managementscope managementrisk managementcontract administrationfield data collectionshop drawing reviewsclient engagement

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringteam buildingproblem solvingcollaborationaccountabilityclient relationscoachingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)California PE license