Area Manager & Business Growth Leader (Water/Wastewater)

Arcadis•Chattanooga, TN

25d•$140,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Area Manager and Business Growth Leader to be based in Tennessee or Northern Alabama. This is a critical leadership role within Arcadis' business operations, focused on implementing strategies to foster organic growth within their integrated water business. The position offers a significant opportunity for a motivated water professional to advance their career, join a leading engineering consulting firm, and contribute to Arcadis' growing influence in Tennessee, Alabama, and beyond. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in the municipal water sector (water, wastewater, and/or stormwater) and their established reputation in Tennessee or Alabama for client management and business development to secure and manage a growing portfolio of 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 or ability to obtain in 6 months.
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 the integrated water business.
Lead the established team to execute the project backlog and drive growth strategy in the Southeast, with a focus on Tennessee and Alabama.
Coordinate and collaborate with other Area Managers, Client Account Leads, Project Managers, 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 Tennessee and Alabama water business growth strategy and support business plan implementation to achieve strategic goals.
Actively engage with and lead Tennessee and Alabama client account teams to expand business development opportunities and client relationships.
Collaborate with other Arcadis business units to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and foster business growth.
Provide leadership for the operational performance of Tennessee and Alabama-based Water staff to achieve Area operational goals (revenue, profit, resource engagement, quality standards).
Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team.
Negotiate critical issues with clients, potential teaming partners, and subconsultants.
Oversee projects in the planning, design, and construction of various water infrastructure facilities.
Provide technical assistance on design-build opportunities with support from the national design-build team.
Travel up to 30% for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, conferences, leadership meetings, and other business-related activities.