Pacific NW Design Manager

 

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 currently searching for a Design Manager to join our Water Business Line team,  This hybrid role could be based in Seattle, Portland or 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

Role accountabilities:

• Project Manager and team leader who will utilize their technical knowledge and experience to develop municipal water/wastewater projects, lead the successful execution and delivery of those projects and develop the team’s overall capabilities.
• Performs marketing and business development for water/wastewater market in region. Works with other senior staff to manage clients in region.
• Leads projects from planning to design and construction of water/wastewater treatment plants / facilities, pump stations, storm water systems, and distribution / collection systems, as well as creating construction documents/specifications and handling engineering services during construction.
• Develops project scope, budgets, and delivery schedules for each assignment, and responsible for ensuring tasks/projects are completed within budget and on schedule.
• Actively participates in industry conferences/associations at the local, state, and/or national level via committee memberships, presentations, and/or leadership roles.
• Coordinate’s execution of projects with other disciplines.
• Develops small to large design projects from inception to completion.
• Prepares complete construction packages (including all deliverables) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water/wastewater systems for clients.
• Creates and manages cost estimates and project schedules.
• Performs detailed engineering calculations & analysis and utilizes design software to solve complex issues. Drafting software knowledge, a plus, but drafting is not required as part of this position.
• Supervises and supports the work of others and mentors junior level engineer & design/drafting technical staff.
• Maintains Arcadis’ standards and specifications for Municipal Water/Wastewater design & construction projects.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years’ experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or a related field of study.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience in water / wastewater plant/facility design and construction administration/oversight projects.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and approving project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.

Skills and Abilities:

• Staff development and supervision skills; including mentoring junior level staff.
• Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Client relationship skills: including preparation and development of proposals and client management experience with a successful record of accomplishment, delivering a variety of engineering projects that meet or exceed the expectations of the client.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience.
• Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an MBA.
• Professional Engineer and secondary certification (W/WW Operators License, PMP, LEED/ENV SP).
• Active participation in regional (local/state) and/or national professional associations.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

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