Technical Director

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.

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 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 continue to solve the world’s 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, you’ll 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:

1. Technical Expert & Team Mentor: 
   1. 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. 
   2. Developing high competencies in comprehensive project reviews, forecasting, and resource management, collaborating closely with BA leads to capture project needs, timelines and required skills. 
   3. Oversee competence and quality through a robust Quality Management System, ensuring the timely submission of deliverables. 
   4. Actively liaise with project managers and BA offices, to connect with senior leadership, and drive continuous improvements.
2. Projects: 
   1. Handling and delivering Design & Build and State DoT projects with understanding in various tools used for Roadway design, 3D Modelling, BIM and producing quantities. 
   2. Design & Build projects – concept design, alternative technical concepts, detailed design of projects, and involved in construction support. 
   3. Leading Design Build multi-disciplinary projects for in Arcadis at Global Level including complex interdependencies of other disciplines.  
3. Cross-Disciplinary Coordination:
   1. Facilitate communication and coordination between the BA and GEC.
   2. Assist in identifying resource needs for projects and contribute to strategic resource acquisition plans.
   3. Support in coordinating with other departments or external partners to acquire necessary resources.
   4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, creating compelling proposals and presentations to ensure a unified approach to strategic pursuits.
4. Pursuits:
   1. Assist the BA in evaluating pursuit opportunities, give insights on GEC capacity & capability.
   2. Collaborate with the pursuits team to streamline decision-making processes.
   3. Work closely with team to enhance bid writing capabilities, ensuring alignment with established standards. 
   4. Provide support in preparing/editing proposals to meet quality and consistency standards.
   5. Collaborate with team leads to ensure insights from past pursuits are effectively communicated and applied.
   6. 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 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 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.