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.

We collaborate with public and private sector clients to unlock the transformative potential of railways. We offer a broad range of services spanning planning, design, delivery, systems integration, assurance, safety and security assessments, and optimization of railway operation and maintenance performance to unlock the financial value for investors, asset owners, operators and maintainers, while navigating the transition to low carbon and resilient rail. You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

Given our continued growth, Arup is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our rail team in Seattle and support a portfolio of major rail and transit infrastructure programs across the western United States. This role is ideal for a motivated professional looking to further develop their project management career while contributing to complex, high‑profile infrastructure programs.

The Project Manager will support the leadership and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams on large rail projects, acting as deputy to the Arup project manager and working closely with the Project Management team, technical leads, and clients. The role includes overseeing design and consulting activities where Arup serves as Prime Consultant, helping ensure projects are delivered efficiently, collaboratively, and in alignment with client objectives.

The Opportunity

• Support the Project Management team in the planning and delivery of major rail projects, assisting with scope definition, scheduling, resourcing, and progress tracking.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across multiple technical disciplines, supporting integrated delivery and alignment with project objectives.
• Assist in managing project interfaces, risks, and issues, tracking actions and supporting timely resolution of decisions.
• Support package‑level delivery, including coordination of design activities, procurement inputs, and construction interface support.
• Facilitate collaboration between clients, contractors, and consultants, including participation in user groups and stakeholder meetings.
• Help monitor schedule, cost, and performance for assigned work packages, escalating risks and opportunities as appropriate.
• Coordinate communication and information flow across the project team to support efficient, well‑informed decision‑making.
• Support quality management processes to ensure project outputs meet agreed standards and client expectations.
• Assist with reporting, governance, and project controls activities in line with project and client requirements.
• Contribute to business development activities, including client engagement, marketing coordination, and support for bids and proposals.

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?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related field, with 5–10 years of experience delivering complex rail or transit projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience supporting the management and coordination of large infrastructure projects, including design delivery, interfaces, and integration across multiple disciplines.
• Strong understanding of rail and transit project delivery, including capital program drivers, procurement approaches, and design‑build or alternative delivery methods.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, supporting collaboration, decision‑making, and high‑quality project outcomes.
• Proven communication and organizational skills, with experience engaging clients, stakeholders, and project teams throughout design and delivery.

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

Seattle Hiring Range – Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Seattle is $135,000 to $145,000 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 Seattle 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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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