Arcadis is seeking a Director of Design - Construction to join our infrastructure team in the Chicago, IL area. 

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:

In this role as the Director of Design, you will manage the Design for Public Safety projects for an annual Capital Improvement program with upwards of 275 projects per year. These projects are located at Cook County Courthouses, Detention Centers, Cook County Sheriff Facilities). You will also be managing Clients Task Order A/E program, manage and help develop Client’s design standards and Standards of Practice, and coordinate with all User Groups and Stake Holders that report to the Department of Capital Planning and Policy in order to get CIP projects implemented. (Cook County Sheriff, Office of the Chief Judge, States Attorney, Public Defender, Department of Facility Maintenance, etc.)

Role accountabilities:

Oversight of PM staff during the Evaluation, Planning and Design Phases of the project Tracking schedules and reporting to client on progress for all CIP projects in Evaluation, Planning and Design Phases Writing RFP’s and RFQ’s for procurement of A/E services Help PMs develop the scope for projects in conjunction with Director of Construction. Manage the development of BIM implementation process Work with Project Controls team to implement and improve Program Controls for the program along with Executive Team Attend weekly project meetings during design phase of projects to support PMs Work with Executive Team on annual CIP development and overall project planning for the Fiscal year Review design A/E proposals and help PMs negotiate fees for design work Help with the development of Level of Effort estimates for design services Review Design documents for projects at various stages (i.e. Schematic, Design Development, Construction, Permit) to ensure scope of documents is correct. Coordinate with Department of Real Estate Management on various Real Estate projects related to Public Safety user Groups. 

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelors degree or equivalent in relevant discipline 10 or more years' relevant construction experience., including 5 years' of managing small to medium sized projects. Experience with development and implementation of policy.

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.

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 $88,000 - $132,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

 

 

 

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