Principal Design Manager

Arcadis•Tampa, FL

5d•$150,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Design Manager to support growth in water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste opportunities in West Florida. The position may be based in the Tampa, Orlando, or Jacksonville, Florida offices. As part of the Resilience Water Team, the Principal Design Manager will collaborate with Area Leaders, Area Managers, Project Managers, Technical Experts, clients, and national practices to win and deliver projects, support strategic market initiatives, and provide excellent client service. The role leads municipal water and wastewater project delivery, including water, wastewater, and reclaimed water conveyance projects, and supports clients in developing sustainable and equitable solutions. Travel of up to 20% is required for client meetings, professional events, and other project or business-growth activities. The role offers opportunities to contribute to the development of design-team capabilities, build client relationships, support delivery teams, and help grow the practice. The Principal Design Manager will lead project planning and design, permitting and construction support, technical analysis, project scope, schedules and budgets, quality assurance and control, and team mentorship. The position also contributes to proposals and presentations and ensures compliance with Arcadis practices and quality and safety standards.

Requirements

18 years of experience in client service, design management, and project management in water, wastewater, stormwater, resilience, and solid waste sectors.
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, or a related field.
Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain one within 6 months.
Experience with municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, resilience, and/or solid waste projects of various sizes.
Strong technical engineering and management skills, including experience planning and designing municipal projects in the listed sectors.
Strong business acumen.
Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.
Ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with clients.
Excellent technical writing skills and ability to deliver client presentations.
Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships, particularly with local municipalities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, or a related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Environmental Sustainability Professional certification.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and technical expertise to develop design-team capabilities in collaboration with national practices.
Lead project tasks with project managers and clients for the planning, design, permitting, and construction of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities, including conveyance systems.
Create or oversee construction documents, including drawings and specifications, and permit applications; support construction oversight and administration for new construction and rehabilitation work.
Lead detailed engineering calculations and analysis and use design software as needed to solve complex issues.
Develop and meet project scope, delivery schedules, and budgets for assignments.
Work with project and area managers to identify needs and solutions; contribute to proposals, presentations, task-order development, and interviews to win projects.
Strengthen client relationships through professionalism and technical expertise in client meetings.
Direct and oversee quality assurance and control for water, wastewater treatment, and reuse projects; serve as a QA/QC reviewer or technical advisor to help ensure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, statutes, rules, regulations, and Arcadis quality and safety practices.
Supervise and support others and mentor junior engineers and design/drafting technical staff.
Ensure project compliance with Arcadis practices and quality and safety standards.
Travel up to 20% for client meetings, client or professional events, and other activities supporting project or business growth.