Senior Asset Management Consultant; Water​/Wastewater

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.

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Asset Management Consultant to join our Resilience Water Team and work on a variety of engagements with our Asset Management practice nationally. This role will be based out of our Arlington, Virginia office. The Senior Management Consultant will have experience with delivery of asset management projects for the water and wastewater utility industry. Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of industry-accepted asset management tools and techniques including asset management planning and gap assessments, asset inventory, condition and risk assessments, life‑cycle cost analysis, O&M programs, and capital investment planning.

The chosen candidate can expect to work independently as well as on teams staffed with management consultants, IT professionals, engineers, and scientists from various backgrounds, locations, specialties, and experience levels. Some tasks, such as addressing requests for assistance, require a combination of technical and non‑technical skills. In this position you will need a strong intellect, the ability to articulate complex ideas persuasively and a talent for establishing and solidifying relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

This role is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of asset management plans and programs. Some travel may be required for project site visits, client meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.

Other responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with others to analyze utilities’ operational business processes and decision support system solutions.
• Perform consulting tasks associated with business process analysis, asset registers/inventories, condition and risk assessment, and repair and renewal needs.
• Perform analysis of utility GIS, maintenance, and condition assessment data to support inspection and planning programs.
• Evaluate utility asset management activities, including inventories, technology support condition and remaining useful life, repair and renewal needs, and cost projections.
• Provide recommendations for improved O&M practices, as well as supporting technology to minimize asset life cycle costs.
• Improve the effectiveness of asset management technology support with master plans, business process improvement, data integration, and associated technology applications.

• 7 years of consulting experience with an environmental engineering or management consulting firm or equivalent experience with a municipal utility.
• B.S. in Engineering, Management Information Systems, or Engineering Management.

• IAM, PE and/or PMP certifications are preferred.
• Experience in GIS, Business Intelligence (i.e. Power BI, Tableau, etc.), CMMS or other asset management decision support platforms.
• Experience as a Project Manager and proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Exceptional communication skills with experience of managing and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, excellent at building both internal and client relationships.

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.

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