Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

At Arup, our creative spirit compels us to express our ingenuity in unique ways —developing many of the world’s most sustainable, transport, civil engineering and buildings projects. Arup is an employee-owned, global engineering and consulting firm of over 18,000 creative minds. Our integrated approach to planning, engineering, and design brings together the best professionals to meet our clients’ needs.

Our integrated team in Dallas is looking for a Senior Project Manager to support our work in the Science, Industry, and Technology sector. Successful candidates may have backgrounds as either licensed engineers or certified planners able to manage multidisciplinary design teams. The Dallas office also supports transportation projects including aviation and rail, as well as buildings and facilities projects across all sectors. In addition to supporting projects from the Dallas office, this will be a regional support role where you’ll be working on projects all over the Americas region.

The team undertakes unique and challenging projects. We look for team members with the technical expertise to achieve creative solutions.

The Opportunity

• Manage transportation planning projects in the scope of Arup’s work including traffic, transit and active transportation, these projects’ influence on land use, and looking ahead to future mobility.
• Manage multidisciplinary design and/or planning projects working in conjunction with discipline team leaders to help achieve client objectives and deliver projects that achieve Arup’s commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability.
• Attend meetings with clients to understand their design needs and issues, and to present proposed solutions and approaches.
• Prepare and review study reports, bids, proposals, scopes of work, estimates, schedules, specifications, work instructions, design concepts, scope change documents, correspondence, and other project documentation in accordance with the project scope of work
• Work with the design and project control teams team to achieve Arup commercial performance objectives undertaking financial management of projects and being responsible for client relationships, and management of subcontractors.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for internal and external meetings and represent Arup to clients and the public. Present technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by technical and non-technical audiences.
• Manage preparation of high-quality project deliverables through application of Arup management and quality systems.
• Support business development efforts and build client relationships. Establish connections with professional colleagues, develop marketing leads, prepare proposals and associated materials.
• Participating in local and national professional associations, including volunteer efforts that advance their goals and objectives while also building professional network of relationships and recognition of Arup’s value.
  

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, or closely related disciplines.
• 10+ years progressively responsible professional experience in design and/or planning fields.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary planning and/or engineering projects.
• Professional qualifications including professional engineering license or AICP certification is highly desirable.
• Professional leadership demonstrated by publications, committee memberships, professional presentations, or other activities.
• The ability to work under pressure, to prioritize effectively, and to manage deadlines.
• Exceptional organization skills required for our rapidly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working.
• Presentation skills regarding technical topics for colleagues and clients of all levels.
  

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available

Dallas Hiring Range – Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Dallas is $120,000 to $130,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Dallas will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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