Principal Design Manager

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 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:

Arcadis seeks a Principal Design Managerto join our team to support the growth of water wastewater stormwater and solid waste opportunities in North role will be based out of our Jacksonville Florida office.

As a Principal Design Manager you will collaborate with other Area Leaders Area Managers Project Managers and Technical Experts to successfully win projects and assist in executing them to achieve our clients objectives while providing excellent client addition you will contribute to the strategic growth planning and support of various key market initiatives throughout North Florida.

Role accountabilities:

The Principal Design Manager would be a critical member of our Resilience Water Team and be expected to lead and manage project delivery within the municipal Water / Wastewater market of this region. This professional position offers significant growth opportunities for advancement as you support delivery teams and build strong client relationships. You will be part of a dynamic team of engineers leading water/wastewater/reclaimed water conveyance system projects and helping our clients develop sustainable and equitable solutions to the challenges faced by the water industry.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership technical knowledge and experience to further develop our design team capabilities.
• Lead project tasks in collaboration with project managers and clients in the planning design permitting and construction of water wastewater and/or reclaimed water facilities including but not limited to conveyance systems as well as creating and/or overseeing the preparation of construction documents (drawings and specifications) and permit applications as well as supporting construction oversight/administration for both new construction and for rehabilitation work.
• Lead preparation of detailed engineering calculations and analysis and utilize design software as needed to solve complex issues.
• Develop and meet scope delivery schedules and project budgets for each assignment.
• Work directly with project managers and area managers to determine needs and provide solutions and participate as needed in the preparation of winning proposals and successful presentations as well asparticipate in task order development and interviews to win new projects.
• Strengthen client relationships through professionalism and technical expertise in all client meetings.
• Supervise and support the work of others and mentor junior level engineer and design/drafting technical staff.
• Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality and safety standards.

Travel (up to 20%) will be required for client meetings client or professional events and other activities as needed for project or business growth purposes.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in design and/or project management in the water wastewater stormwater resilience and solid waste sectors.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Environmental Water Resources or a related field of study.
• Florida P.E. License or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Key Skills/Attributes

The ideal candidate will have experience in client and project management with municipal water wastewater stormwater resilience and/or solid waste projects of various sizes. They should demonstrate strong technical engineering and management skills with experience in planning and design for municipal water wastewater stormwater resilience and/or solid waste projects along with strong business acumen.

The candidate must possess strong clear and concise written and oral communication skills with the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with clients. Excellent technical writing skills are essential as is the ability to deliver client presentations and develop and maintain strong client relationships particularly with local municipalities.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a Masters Degree in Civil Environmental Water Resources or a related field of study. Candidates with a Project Management Professional or Environmental Sustainability Professional certification are highly desirable.

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. 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. 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 disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical dental and vision EAP 401K STD LTD AD&D life insurance paid parental leave reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per salary range for this position is $150000 - $170000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

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