Resilience Water Growth Lead

Arcadis • San Diego, CA

7d

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 seeking a dynamic and results-driven Growth Lead to join our Resilience Water Team, with a focus on driving growth across the western United States, reporting directly to the US Resilience Water Growth Director. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and strategic professional to advance their career with one of the nation’s leading full-service engineering consulting firms. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in municipal water, recycled water, wastewater, stormwater planning and engineering, resilience, and climate adaptation - paired with a strong track record in client relationship management and business development in the West Region. This role will be instrumental in expanding Arcadis’ portfolio of high-impact projects and shaping our growing influence across the region and beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 15 years’ experience in the water/wastewater municipal utility market
• Strong client relationship skills with a successful track record of positioning, pursuing, and winning projects in the municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater sectors.
• Strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional/area leadership, practice leadership, and local technical experts to identify, pursue, and secure strategic project opportunities, while ensuring exceptional client service and delivery.
• Lead and expand client account teams across the southwest, cultivating strong relationships with municipal and regional clients to drive business growth.
• Champion market development efforts by identifying emerging opportunities and leveraging Arcadis’ multidisciplinary capabilities to deliver integrated solutions.
• Build and lead high-performing account teams, while mentoring junior and mid-level staff to support their professional growth and strengthen leadership pipelines.
• Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date pipeline of business development opportunities to support strategic decision-making and revenue forecasting.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by delivering customized, value-driven solutions, and overseeing the development of compelling proposals and successful interview presentations.
• Travel regularly within the region to meet with clients, support project pursuits, and represent Arcadis at key industry events.
• play a key role in staff development, fostering cross-functional collaboration across Arcadis' business lines, managing complex negotiations with clients, partnering teams, and subcontractors.

Benefits

• Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, EAP, 401 (k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, a reward and recognition program, and optional benefits such as well-being benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days of PTO that accrue per year.
• The salary range for this position is $182,293 - $251,564.

What This Job Offers

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