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Role description:

Arcadis is searching for a Regional Water/Wastewater Practice Leader to join our Resilience-Water Business Area to lead and direct the development of water and wastewater treatment projects in our Southeast area.

The Regional Practice Leader will work with other nationally recognized technical staff and will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge of Water/Wastewater design & construction. This is a 'hands-on' role with an expectation to collaborate with various Arcadis locations and support projects and client development activities nationwide.

Role accountabilities:

• Direct and oversee quality assurance and control of water / wastewater treatment 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 and ensuring 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.
• Working closely with a Arcadis Certified Project Manager, oversee and/or lead the technical delivery of very large projects, complex projects, or specialized projects ensuring client satisfaction, and good communication and collaboration between Arcadis colleagues.
• 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. Keep up to date with developments in the industry sector and with technical and legislative developments and seek out opportunities to develop a strong professional profile at a regional level (e.g., conference presentations, publications, and participation in technical committees).
• Actively engage with Southeast client account teams, supporting the expansion of business development opportunities and client relationships to strategically grow Arcadis' Southeast portfolio, leveraging existing and new client relationships. Some travel will be required.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 20 years of water / wastewater treatment experience.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field of study.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License and ability to obtain license by reciprocity in other states as needed.

Key Attributes:

The ideal candidate will have team leadership experience, including managing overall project delivery expectations, prioritizing tasks, and mentoring team members. They should possess technical expertise and experience with water and wastewater treatment projects. Strong client management skills are essential, particularly in the preparation and development of proposals and interviews. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, along with strong relationship management abilities.

Preferred qualifications:

Preferred candidates will have over 25 years of experience in water, wastewater, and stormwater projects at a comparable engineering firm. A Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field of study, is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of and experience working with local clients in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and/or Alabama. Active participation in regional or national professional associations is preferred, as well as prior experience in a regional role with a proven ability to collaborate across regional teams. Experience in progressive design build delivery and DBIA certification would be desirable.

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 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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