Water Business Area Manager

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

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Role description:

Arcadis is looking for a Water Business Area Manager based in the Northern Virginia/Maryland/DC Area. This is a key leadership role in Arcadis’ business operations and will be responsible for leading strategy implementation to drive organic growth across our integrated water business.

This is a bold opportunity for a driven, self-motivated water professional to take their career to the next level, join one of the best-qualified full-service engineering consulting firms in the country, and help shape Arcadis’ mounting impact across the Northern Virginia/Maryland/DC Area. The successful candidate will utilize their knowledge and expertise of the municipal water sector (water, wastewater and/or stormwater) along with their proven reputation in the Northern Virginia/Maryland/DC Area for excellence in client management and business development to win and execute a growing portfolio of industry-leading projects.  

Role accountabilities:

As the Water Business Area Manager, you will report directly to the Mid-Atlantic Resilience Water Area Leader and you will lead our established, well-respected team to execute our already healthy project backlog and drive our strategy for continued growth across the Mid-Atlantic, with special focus in the Northern Virginia/Maryland/DC Area market. You will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the other Area Managers as well as all parts of the organization, including Client Account Leads, Project Managers and teams, Practice Directors and Leads, Corporate Services, and staff in other geographies and business units. You will also oversee and participate in people management activities including hiring, onboarding, staff development, performance management and terminations.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Northern Virginia/Maryland/DC Area water business growth strategy and providing support in the implementation of the business plan to achieve strategic business area goals at the state, regional, and national levels. You will actively engage with and lead Mid-Atlantic client account teams to expand business development opportunities and client relationships strategically, aiming to grow Arcadis' portfolio by leveraging relationships with local municipalities to expand opportunities across the region.  

Collaboration with other Arcadis business units will be essential to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and foster business growth. Additionally, the role involves providing leadership for the operational performance of Northern Virginia/Maryland/DC Area based Water staff to ensure the achievement of Area operational goals, including revenue, profit, resource engagement, and exceeding quality standards. 

Leading, developing, and coaching a high-performing team, negotiating critical issues with clients, potential teaming partners, and subconsultants, overseeing projects in the planning, design, and construction of various water infrastructure facilities, and providing technical assistance on design-build opportunities with the support of the national design-build team will also be key responsibilities. Travel may be required for project site visits, client meetings, conferences, leadership meetings, and other business-related activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related. 
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• P.E. License

Key Attributes:

• Strong client relationship skills with a successful track record of delivering engineering projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Strong project management experience on municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater projects of various sizes.
• Strong people management and mentoring skills. 
• Excellent technical engineering skills with clear and concise written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's i