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 key leadership role is responsible for leading strategy implementation to drive organic growth across our integrated water business. You will be a driven, self motivated water professional who can take your career to the next level, join one of the best qualified full service engineering consulting firms in the country, and help shape Arcadis' mounting impact across Tennessee, Alabama, and beyond.

• Lead strategy implementation to drive organic growth across Arcadis' integrated water business.
• Lead our established, well respected team to execute a healthy project backlog and drive continued growth across the Southeast, with special focus in the Tennessee and Alabama area market.
• 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.
• Oversee people management activities such as hiring, onboarding, staff development, performance management, and terminations.
• Lead the Tennessee and Alabama water business growth strategy and support the implementation of the business plan to achieve strategic area goals at the state, regional, and national levels.
• Actively engage with Tennessee and Alabama client account teams to expand business development opportunities and client relationships strategically, aiming to grow Arcadis' portfolio by leveraging relationships with local municipalities.
• Collaboration with other Arcadis business units will be essential to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and foster business growth.
• Provide leadership for the operational performance of Tennessee and Alabama based Water staff to ensure achievement of area operational goals, including revenue, profit, resource engagement, and exceeding quality standards.
• Lead, develop, and coach a high performing team; negotiate critical issues with clients, potential teaming partners, and sub consultants; oversee projects in the planning, design, and construction of water infrastructure facilities; and provide technical assistance on design build opportunities with the support of the national design build team.
• Travel of up to 30% may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, conferences, leadership meetings, and other business related activities.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related fields.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical).
• P.E. License or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 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 with clear and concise written and oral communication skills.

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• Adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement (optional).
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year.
• Eligibility for a company bonus program.

Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated 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.