Area Manager & Business Growth Leader; Water​/Wastewater

Overview

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 is a bold opportunity for a driven, self‑motivated water professional to 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’ mounting impact across Tennessee, Alabama, and beyond.

• Report directly to the Southeast Resilience Water Area Leader and lead the established, well‑respected team to execute the project backlog and drive strategy for continued growth across the Southeast, with special focus on the Tennessee and Alabama market.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Area Managers and all parts of the organization, including Client Account Leads, Project Managers and teams, Practice Directors and Leads, Corporate Services, and staff in other geographies and business units.
• Oversee and participate in people‑management activities including 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 business area goals at the state, regional, and national levels.
• Actively engage with and lead 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.
• Collaborate with other Arcadis business units 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 subconsultants; oversee projects in the planning, design, and construction of various water infrastructure facilities.
• Provide technical assistance on design‑build opportunities with the support of the national design‑build team.
• Travel up to 30% may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, conferences, leadership meetings, and other business‑related activities.

• 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 with clear and concise written and oral communication skills.

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

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑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…