Technical Director - Highways
Technical Director - Highways
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Job Description
Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
As an Arcadian you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can continue to solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Location: This role can be based out of any of the offices in the 3 GEC countries Philippines Romania or India.
Technical Director Highways
We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and dynamic Technical Director for our growing US & Canada team in GECs (Global Excellence Centre) Romania Philippine & India to work alongside our US & Canada counterparts on the technical delivery support concentrated in highways/infrastructure projects. As a leader in the business youll play a major role in the delivery of projects. You would typically be leading technical delivery of medium to large size projects in accordance with GEC Quality Management Systems to meet time quality budgetary and health and safety targets supporting multiple disciplines. You will be highly recognized as subject matter expert in the BA (Business Area) and actively influence quality deliveries in the GEC.
Role accountabilities:
- Technical Expert & Team Mentor:
- Ensure the development of US & Canada-focused team according to the market needs both in terms of capacity and capability thereby setting the growth targets.
- Developing high competencies in comprehensive project reviews forecasting and resource management collaborating closely with BA leads to capture project needs timelines and required skills.
- Oversee competence and quality through a robust Quality Management System ensuring the timely submission of deliverables.
- Actively liaise with project managers and BA offices to connect with senior leadership and drive continuous improvements.
- Projects:
- Handling and delivering Design & Build and State DoT projects with understanding in various tools used for Roadway design 3D Modelling BIM and producing quantities.
- Design & Build projects concept design alternative technical concepts detailed design of projects and involved in construction support.
- Leading Design Build multi-disciplinary projects for in Arcadis at Global Level including complex interdependencies of other disciplines.
- Cross-Disciplinary Coordination:
- Facilitate communication and coordination between the BA and GEC.
- Assist in identifying resource needs for projects and contribute to strategic resource acquisition plans.
- Support in coordinating with other departments or external partners to acquire necessary resources.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams creating compelling proposals and presentations to ensure a unified approach to strategic pursuits.
- Pursuits:
- Assist the BA in evaluating pursuit opportunities give insights on GEC capacity & capability.
- Collaborate with the pursuits team to streamline decision-making processes.
- Work closely with team to enhance bid writing capabilities ensuring alignment with established standards.
- Provide support in preparing/editing proposals to meet quality and consistency standards.
- Collaborate with team leads to ensure insights from past pursuits are effectively communicated and applied.
- Support initiatives for knowledge transfer from bid team to delivery team aiding in the documentation and sharing of best practices.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Masters in Transportation/Highway Engineering.
- Minimum 18 years of experience in Infrastructure Design Consulting industry as of 30th September 2024.
- Minimum of 10 years of working experience for international multi-disciplinary projects for Highway/Roadway in delivering various design and modelling tasks.
- Good knowledge of US &/or Canada design standards
- Work experience in Design & Build Projects.
- For internal candidate He/she should be at Arcadis Level 9 and designated as Associate Technical Director in the appropriate discipline.
- Experience in bid writing & pursuits will be added advantage.
- Familiarity with the industry and Arcadis service offerings.
- Worked in a project management role and has relevant project management experience.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to assist in strategic decision-making.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse disciplines and support resource acquisition initiatives.
- Professionally recognized (PE or others) have equivalent international qualification.
- Good written and spoken communication skills and be fluent in English.
- Cultural awareness conscientious and an open mind and excellent communication skills are essential requirements for the role.
Why Arcadis
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its 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.
Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll 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.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race caste creed colour religion sex age disability marital status sexual orientation and gender identity.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
