Senior Project Manager; Water/Wastewater
Listed on 2026-01-01
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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.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Municipal Water Treatment practice in Columbus, OH and advance high-profile projects focused on water planning, treatment, and distribution.
We are looking for a dedicated, creative, and energetic Project Manager interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable solutions to address a multitude of water issues such as treatment, quality, reuse, and management. Collaborating with our experienced water professionals, you will support and drive the development of projects and interact and work with clients as you continue to develop your technical capabilities.
Arcadis’ Columbus office is the firm’s Midwest design hub which means you will work amongst the region’s best and brightest on unique, complex projects.
As a critical member of Arcadis’ Water Business Line staff, you will be responsible for maintaining strong client relationships along with executing projects, managing project pursuits, and leading/coordinating design teams and technical experts. This leadership position offers significant growth opportunities for advancement.
Role accountabilities:
The position requires sound consulting and water treatment process understanding. Additionally, experience focused on building project team relationships and continuity, developing client relationships and trust, and delivering detailed design solutions within established budgets and schedules is a plus. The successful candidate shall demonstrate past success as an active project team member and/or project manager with the ability to lead project staff and accomplish the following:
- Lead clients and project teams in the planning, design and construction of water treatment plants, distribution systems, and pump stations as well as creating construction documents, specifications, and managing construction oversight.
- Manage a range of water projects for various clients in the region. Responsibilities include managing budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment, and leading project teams to meet project deliverables.
- Work with the Area Leader(s) and client Account Leader(s) to develop project scopes and budgets, plan for profitable project delivery, risk management, staffing, and related activities.
- Support the work of others and mentor junior technical staff.
- Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices, quality, and safety standards.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Education:
Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering - Professional Engineering license in Ohio with ability to be licensed in other states
- 8+ years progressively responsible leadership roles in the consulting/water industry.
- Effective leadership skills with the ability to drive teams to a conclusion and demonstrated ability to develop relationships with clients and to win work
- Sound technical knowledge in water planning, treatment, and distribution systems
- Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop and guide technical team members in their professional development goals
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