Florida Water Treatment Leader
About the role
Arcadis is searching for a Florida Water Treatment Leader in Plantation, Florida to join our Resilience-Water Business Area as a “doer / seller” to lead and direct the development of water treatment and reuse projects in Florida and the South Region. This is a ‘hands-on’ role with an expectation to collaborate with various Arcadis locations and support projects and client development activities nationwide.
The Florida Water Treatment Leader will work with other nationally recognized technical staff and utilize their expertise and technical knowledge of Water/Reuse design & construction on projects/programs ranging from approximately $1M to $20M+.
Travel will be required to project sites, client meetings, conferences, and staff engagement throughout Florida.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Design Manager and work closely with an Arcadis Certified Project Manager, overseeing and/or leading the technical delivery of very large, complex, or specialized projects ensuring client satisfaction.
- Direct and oversee quality assurance and control of water treatment and reuse projects.
- Provide technical expertise as QA/QC reviewer or technical advisor to ensure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as Arcadis’ quality and safety practices.
- Lead knowledge transfer and development of staff within area of expertise.
- Supervise and support the work of others while mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and technical staff to ensure the development of Arcadis’ capability in the discipline(s).
- Manage technical coordination and leadership role on larger or complex projects, or projects with higher associated risk.
- Support marketing and proposal phases of projects including preparation of and participation in winning proposals and interviews, as well as developing scopes of work and budgets.
- Build and maintain a strong professional reputation as an individual and for Arcadis by staying updated with industry developments, technical and legislative changes, and seeking opportunities to develop a strong professional profile (e.g., conference presentations, publications, and participation in technical committees).
- Actively engage with Florida client account teams, supporting the expansion of business development opportunities and client relationships to strategically grow Arcadis’ Florida portfolio, leveraging existing and new client relationships.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of water treatment and/or reuse experience.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field of study.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License in Florida and ability to obtain license by reciprocity in other states as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- 20 years of experience in water treatment and/or reuse at a comparable engineering firm.
- Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field of study.
- Strong knowledge of and experience working with local clients in Southeast Florida.
- Active participation in regional or national professional associations.
Skills
- Team leadership experience, including managing overall project delivery expectations and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Strong technical expertise and hands-on experience with water treatment and reuse projects.
- Excellent client management skills, including preparing and developing proposals and participating in interviews.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Effective relationship management skills to build and maintain successful partnerships.
- Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers and technical staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401K retirement plan.
- Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Reward & recognition program.
- Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
- Nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $230,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.