Area Manager and Business Growth Leader (Water/Wastewater)

Arcadis • Asheville, NC

36d • $140,000 - $210,000

About The Position

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: Arcadis is looking for an Area Manager and Business Growth Leader based in west North Carolina. 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 west North Carolina and beyond. The successful candidate will utilize their knowledge and expertise of the municipal water sector (water, wastewater and/or stormwater) along with their proven reputation in west North Carolina for excellence in client management and business development to win and execute a growing portfolio of industry-leading projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related professional degree such as Master of Business Administration or Master of Public Administration.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 20 years' experience in water/wastewater/stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy implementation to drive organic growth across our integrated water business.
• Lead our established, well-respected team to execute our already healthy project backlog and drive our strategy for continued growth across the Southeast, with special focus in the west North Carolina area market.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the other Area Managers as well as 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 west North Carolina water business growth strategy and providing support in the implementation of the business plan to achieve strategic business area goals at the state, regional, and national levels.
• Actively engage with and lead west North Carolina client account teams to expand business development opportunities and client relationships strategically, aiming to grow Arcadis' portfolio by leveraging relationships with local municipalities to expand opportunities across the region.
• Provide leadership for the operational performance of west North Carolina based Water staff to ensure the achievement of Area operational goals, including revenue, profit, resource engagement, and exceeding quality standards.
• Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team, negotiating critical issues with clients, potential teaming partners, and subconsultants, overseeing projects in the planning, design, and construction of various water infrastructure facilities, and providing technical assistance on design-build opportunities with the support of the national design-build team.

Benefits

• Arcadis offers benefits for full 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 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 $140,000 - $210,000/year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees