Management Consultant

 

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 seeking Analysts and Junior Management Consultants to join our world-class Business Advisory practice in Phoenix, AZ.

We are looking for candidates who want to apply technical know-how, combined with business principles, to the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry.  We want dedicated, creative, and energetic candidates interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable, data-driven solutions to address water issues like renewal and replacement of aging infrastructure, funding of capital improvements, water supply, workforce retention and development, and emergency preparedness.  Collaborating with our experienced consulting professionals, you will support and contribute to project outcomes; interact, and work with clients, and develop your technical capabilities.

We are a People First company, industry thought leaders, and drivers and allies of utility innovation.

Our passion: to Improve Quality of Life.

Our approach: to delight our clients by developing successful long-term partnerships and supporting them to address existing and emerging challenges.

Arcadis provides multiple onboarding and development programs created for young professionals that support professional growth and help drive creativeness, innovation, and greater integration within our local, national, and global teams.

Role accountabilities:

As a Management Consultant you will:

• Assess, develop, and support a variety of management and information technology consultant projects including performing data analytics, financial analysis, operational and organizational assessments, condition assessments, vulnerability, and mitigation assessments, as well as planning and development for utilities, municipalities, and cities’ (primarily water/wastewater/stormwater utilities).
• Collect, organize, and analyze large datasets using various tools and software to identify trends, patterns, and correlations within the data to provide valuable insights. 
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to understand and document requirements and deliver solutions including reports and visualizations accordingly. 
• Utilize strong analytical skills and ability to apply logic to solve problems.
• Support teams in tasks ranging from general fieldwork to technical office-based analysis.
• Assist in technical writing which may include preparation of technical reports, business development support, presentations, and other audiovisual materials.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to accommodate collaboration with team members across the U.S. and internationally.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with multiple deadlines, ensuring completion per project budgets and timelines.

The ideal candidate for this position is reliable, client-focused, and capable of working independently under the supervision of project managers. They should possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a solid work ethic. The candidate must be self-motivated and team-oriented, able to work successfully both independently and within a team. They should demonstrate the ability to balance and address new challenges as they arise, with an eagerness to take ownership of tasks.

Additionally, the candidate should have knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. A drive to succeed and grow a career in the utility industry is essential.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Computer or Data Science, Management Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, or closely related STEM discipline. 
• For those with engineering degrees, ability to obtain the EIT within six months of start date

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Computer or Data Science, Management Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, or closely related STEM discipline.; or Business Analytics/MBA, related business discipline.
• Proficiency in Data Analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and statistical software such as R, Python, etc. 
• Proficiency in Database Management systems such as MS SQL S