Design & Engineering Project Delivery Lead

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 an experienced Design & Engineering Project Delivery Lead to oversee multidisciplinary project teams and ensure successful delivery of transportation projects across the East Region. This leadership role combines project oversight, strategic growth initiatives, and process innovation to drive excellence and client satisfaction.

At Arcadis, we create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life. Our teams deliver innovative design, engineering, and consulting services for infrastructure and environmental projects that make a lasting impact on communities and clients. Join us and be part of a global organization committed to shaping a better future.

Role accountabilities:

1. Project Delivery Oversight

• Provide leadership and delivery oversight for key projects across the East Region, ensuring quality, risk management, and client engagement.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Alternative Delivery (Alt D) in Tennessee and North Carolina, guiding teams and clients on best practices.

2. Growth Initiatives

• Expand the NCDOT project pipeline and continue our growth in the East Region, leveraging existing and future contracts to grow our portfolio.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to drive geographic expansion into Virginia and South Carolina.

3. Process Improvement & Digital Innovation

• Review and enhance design delivery and pre-let processes for improved efficiency and quality.
• Partner with our digital and automation team to develop custom tools (dashboards, tracking sheets) for monitoring high-risk projects and enabling data-driven solutions.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline 
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent registration required
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in design and engineering project management with a proven track record in multidisciplinary projects

Key Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Familiarity with digital tools and project management platforms (e.g., BIM, Primavera, MS Project)
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region

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.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $180000 - $210000. Actual salaries will vary and