Area Manager & Business Growth Leader; 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 looking for an Area Manager and Business Growth Leader based in Tennessee or Northern Alabama. This is a key leadership role in Arcadis' business operations and will be responsible for leading strategy implementation to drive organic growth across our integrated water business. This bold opportunity is for a self‑motivated water professional who can take their career to the next level, join one of the best‑qualified full‑service engineering consulting firms in the country, and help shape Arcadis' impact across Tennessee, Alabama, and beyond.

The successful candidate will leverage their knowledge and expertise of the municipal water sector (water, wastewater and/or stormwater) and their proven reputation in Tennessee or Alabama for excellence in client management and business development to win and execute a growing portfolio of industry‑leading projects.

As the Area Manager and Business Growth Leader
, you will report directly to the Southeast Resilience Water Area Leader and lead our established, well‑respected team to execute our healthy project backlog and drive growth across the Southeast, focusing on the Tennessee and Alabama market. You will coordinate and collaborate with other Area Managers and all parts of the organization, including Client Account Leads, Project Managers, practice directors, corporate services, and staff in other geographies and business units.

You will also oversee people‑management activities such as hiring, onboarding, staff development, performance management, and terminations.

In this role you will lead the Tennessee and Alabama water business growth strategy, support its implementation, and achieve strategic business area goals at the state, regional, and national levels. You will actively engage with client account teams to expand business development opportunities and client relationships, aiming to grow Arcadis' portfolio by leveraging relationships with local municipalities across the region. Collaboration with other Arcadis business units will be essential to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and foster business growth.

You will provide leadership for the operational performance of Tennessee and Alabama‑based water staff, ensuring achievement of area operational goals, including revenue, profit, resource engagement, and exceeding quality standards. Leading, developing and coaching a high‑performing team, negotiating critical issues with clients, teaming partners, and sub‑consultants, and overseeing projects in planning, design, and construction of water infrastructure facilities will also be key responsibilities.

Travel of up to 30% may be required for site visits, client meetings, safety audits, conferences, and leadership meetings.

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in water/wastewater/stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical).
• P.E. License.

• Strong client relationship skills with a successful track record of delivering engineering projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Strong project management experience on municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater projects of various sizes.
• Strong people management and mentoring skills.
• Excellent technical engineering skills and clear, concise written and oral communication skills.

• Master's in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related professional degree such as MBA or MPA.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 20 years' experience in water/wastewater/stormwater project management, design management, business operations,…