Principal Design Manager

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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 seeks a Principal Design Manager to join our team to support the growth of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste opportunities in West Florida. This role can be based out of our Tampa, Orlando, or Jacksonville, Florida offices.

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 service.  In addition, you will contribute to the strategic growth, planning and support of various key market initiatives throughout West 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 in collaboration with our national practices.
• 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 as participate in task order development and interviews to win new projects.
• Strengthen client relationships through professionalism and technical expertise in all client meetings.
• Direct and oversee quality assurance and control of water/wastewater treatment and reuse projects. Provide technical expertise as QA/QC reviewer or technical advisor to ensure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as Arcadis’ quality and safety practices.
• 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

• 18 years of experience in client service, design management, and 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 service, design management, 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 Master’s 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 everyone's contribution matters. It’s 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.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll 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 year. This position is eligible for participating in a company bonus program.The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000/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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