Construction Contract, Claims and Disputes Manager - High Speed Rail

Construction Contract, Claims and Disputes Manager - High Speed Rail

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 and solving complex challenges. Together we can deliver more impact.

Arcadis is currently seeking a Construction Contract, Claims and Disputes Manager to join our team in Selma, CA, supporting contracts, claims, and dispute resolution efforts on the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) program. This is a full‑time, on‑site role requiring deep knowledge of construction contracts, change management, and dispute resolution processes within complex infrastructure projects.

Must be able to work onsite in Selma, CA.

Arcadis provides comprehensive Project and Construction Management (PCM) services for the oversight of Design‑Build (DB) delivery for California’s High-Speed Rail System in the Central Valley. In this role, you will manage contract compliance, analyze and resolve construction claims, and mitigate disputes between stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in change order management, contract law, and negotiation, and will have a proven ability to lead claims and dispute activities through resolution or arbitration.

Role Accountabilities

• Evaluate entitlement and merit of change orders, time impacts, and cost claims; conduct forensic analysis to determine root causes and defensibility.
• Prepare and negotiate Records of Negotiation and Findings of Fact related to proposed changes and claims under Design‑Build contracts.
• Lead contract administration and change management strategies to minimize risk and control exposure to claims and disputes.
• Draft detailed and accurate documentation to support the formal claims and dispute resolution process—including mediation, dispute resolution boards, and binding arbitration.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and senior leadership to support contract interpretation and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the lead representative in claims‑related meetings with contractors, legal teams, and third‑party experts.
• Interpret and enforce contractual obligations, performance requirements, and key terms in accordance with CAHSR contract provisions.
• Coordinate closely with scheduling, estimating, and engineering teams to support CPM schedule analysis, delay claims, and cost justifications.
• Maintain issue and risk logs to proactively track and manage potential disputes and claims.
• Support the development of internal controls and reporting mechanisms to monitor the health and status of contract deliverables and claim activities.

Required Qualifications

Key Skills and Attributes

Preferred Qualifications

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. You will do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Arcadis offers an equal opportunity and affirmative action employment. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed 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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Benefits and Compensation

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $152,000 - $240,000, depending on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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