Project Manager

Arcadis•Wakefield, MA

1d•$140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Water Engineer / Project Manager to lead and support municipal drinking water projects, particularly lead service line replacement programs and water distribution infrastructure. The role oversees projects from planning and design through implementation and construction and serves as a trusted advisor to municipal clients. As a member of the Resilience Water team, the Senior Water Engineer / Project Manager combines technical expertise with project management and leadership skills to deliver high-quality solutions. The role leads multidisciplinary project teams, develops and mentors engineering staff, strengthens client relationships, and contributes to the growth of Arcadis’s municipal water practice. Travel of up to 25% is anticipated for client meetings, project site visits, and other project-related activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
10 years of consulting experience supporting municipal water, drinking water, or water distribution projects.
Professional Engineering license.

Responsibilities

Lead municipal drinking water and lead service line replacement programs from planning through design and construction, including service line inventories and investigations, replacement strategies, water main and distribution system improvements, design packages, bidding, and construction-phase services.
Manage projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, staffing, and client satisfaction.
Coordinate engineering studies, calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, permitting documents, bid packages, and construction deliverables.
Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex water infrastructure projects, guiding engineering teams in developing practical, sustainable solutions for municipal water distribution, rehabilitation, replacement, and capital improvement needs.
Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal clients, helping them evaluate infrastructure needs, establish priorities, assess alternatives, and plan and execute capital programs.
Coordinate with utilities, regulatory agencies, contractors, subconsultants, residents, and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.
Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary project teams through technical guidance, workload and resource planning, coaching, and opportunities for junior and mid-level professionals to expand their expertise and responsibilities.
Support clients with drinking water requirements and program implementation, including regulatory considerations, funding opportunities, and stakeholder coordination.
Drive client and business development by identifying opportunities, strengthening existing relationships, supporting strategic pursuits, and contributing to proposals, interviews, scope and fee development, and other growth initiatives.