Project Manager – Bus and Bus Rapid Transit Projects

Arcadis

Project Manager for bus transit capital projects with a focus on planning and delivery at Arcadis. Leading multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project success across the United States.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeChicago • California, Illinois, Tennessee, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87,912 - $158,242 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end project management for bus transit capital projects including bus facility improvements, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors, and bus technology deployment projects across the country.
Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and risk registers for projects, programs, and proposals.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, planners, operations staff, construction teams, and third-party stakeholders on conceptual planning, alternatives analysis, preliminary design, design, and implementation of projects.
Ensure alignment with organizational goals and funding requirements.
Oversee design development, permitting, procurement, and construction phases; ensure compliance with contract documents and regulatory standards.
Facilitate project meetings, prepare status reports, and maintain accurate documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate project risks, resolve issues proactively, and maintain clear communication channels across all teams.
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including FTA requirements when applicable.
Support community outreach, public engagement, and coordination with local jurisdictions as needed.
Manage consultant and contractor performance, including review of deliverables, change orders, and claims.
Coordinate and interface with clients to discuss technical elements of the project and present results.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide training and guidance to junior planners, engineers and interns in areas of technical proficiency and consultancy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Urban Planning, Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
8+years of relevant work experience post undergraduate degree, including 3 years of demonstrated management of transit projects.
Familiarity with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements as they related to transit projects.
Familiarity with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Program requirements.
Ability to work well in groups as well as independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail is critical in the success of this position.
Must possess a US Driver’s license.
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Urban Planning (preferred).
Professional Engineering (PE) License in state of residence and/or American Planning Association (APA) Certification (preferred).
Strong understanding of transit operations and experience working at a transit agency or as a consultant for transit agencies (preferred).
Proficiency with project management software (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, Bluebeam) (preferred).
Design experience and familiarity with local transit and/or roadway design standards (preferred).
Understanding of design software packages (e.g. MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, and/or AutoCAD) and traffic analysis tools (VISSIM, Sidra, Synchro/SimTraffic, and HCS) (preferred).
Understanding of traffic operations principles including ITE, MUTCD, AASHTO, and state DOT requirements, policies, manuals and procedures (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and 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
15 days PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementtransit project managementdesign developmentpermittingprocurementrisk managementcommunity outreachtechnical proficiencytransit operationstraffic analysis

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationattention to detailproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsindependenceteamworkfacilitationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Professional Engineering (PE) LicenseAmerican Planning Association (APA) Certification