Principal Design Manager (Water Infrastructure)

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is currently searching for a Principal Design Manager to join our Resilience Water Business in Southern California. The Design Manager will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge of Water / Wastewater evaluations, design & construction to serve as a Project Manager and Client Manager on local projects. This is a ‘hands-on’ role with an expectation of leading projects, managing staff, and participating in business development activities.

Requirements

15 or more years’ experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or a related field of study.
Licensed Professional Engineer in California.
Strong staff development and supervision skills, including the ability to mentor and support junior-level engineers and technical staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively convey complex technical information to clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Proven client relationship and business development experience, including preparing proposals, managing client engagements, and delivering engineering projects that consistently meet or exceed client expectations.

Nice To Haves

20 or more years of progressively responsible experience in the water and wastewater industry.
Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
Proven ability to prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
Active involvement in local, state, or national professional organizations and industry associations.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and construction of municipal water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, stormwater systems, and water distribution/collection systems.
Manage project overall project delivery and ensure successful execution on time and within budget.
Support business development efforts, cultivate client relationships, and represent Arcadis through participation in industry associations, conferences, presentations, and leadership activities.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, supervise technical staff, mentor junior engineers and designers, and contribute to the growth of team capabilities.
Prepare and oversee complete engineering and construction deliverables, perform complex engineering analyses, and maintain Arcadis standards and specifications for municipal water/wastewater projects.