Area Manager & Business Growth Leader

About the role

Arcadis is seeking an Area Manager and Business Growth Leader based in coastal North Carolina or South Carolina. This role is a key leadership position within Arcadis’ business operations, focusing on driving organic growth across the firm’s integrated water business.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy implementation to drive organic growth across the Southeast, with a focus on the coastal North Carolina and South Carolina area market.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the team, including Client Account Leads, Project Managers, Practice Directors and Leads, Corporate Services, and staff in other geographies and business units.
• Oversee and participate in people management activities, including hiring, onboarding, staff development, performance management, and terminations.
• Engage with and lead client account teams to expand business development opportunities and client relationships strategically.
• Collaborate with other Arcadis business units to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and foster business growth.
• Provide leadership for the operational performance of the Water staff, ensuring the achievement of Area operational goals, including revenue, profit, resource engagement, and quality standards.
• Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team, negotiate critical issues with clients, potential teaming partners, and subconsultants, oversee projects in the planning, design, and construction of various water infrastructure facilities, and provide technical assistance on design-build opportunities with the support of the national design-build team.
• Travel up to 30% for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, conferences, leadership meetings, and other business-related activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.
• 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.

Why Arcadis?

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their best selves to work. We offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, a reward and recognition program, and optional benefits like adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We also offer nine paid holidays and 20 days of paid time off per year. This position is eligible for participation in a company bonus program. The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $210,000/year, with actual salaries varying based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.