Arcadis

Senior Project Manager, Drinking Water

Arcadis$100K — $170K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or a related field)
  • 8 years of experience delivering drinking water projects, including leadership roles
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity
  • Ability to lead teams and manage complex projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, design, and construction of drinking water infrastructure projects
  • Manage project delivery aspects including scope, budgets, and schedules
  • Oversee preparation of detailed designs, specifications, and construction documents
  • Collaborate on project pursuits and client relationship management
  • Mentor and support junior staff to foster technical excellence

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward & recognition program
  • Optional wellbeing benefits and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 20 days of paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
Role Description:

Arcadis is seeking an experienced, driven Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering drinking water projects to join our Resilience Water Business Line in Columbus, Ohio.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a self-motivated leader to join one of the nation's most respected municipal consulting firms. As part of Arcadis' Midwest design hub in Columbus, you'll collaborate with some of the region's top talent on complex, high-profile water infrastructure projects across the U.S. and around the world.

As a key member of our Water Business Line, you will help uphold Arcadis' reputation for excellence by driving client success, leading project execution, managing strategic pursuits, and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and technical experts. This leadership role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Role Accountabilities:
  • Lead the planning, design, and construction of drinking water infrastructure projects, including treatment plants, distribution systems, and pump stations.
  • Manage all aspects of project delivery-scope, budgets, schedules, risk, and staffing-to ensure successful, profitable outcomes.
  • Oversee the preparation of detailed designs, specifications, and construction documents, and provide construction administration and oversight.
  • Collaborate with Area Leaders and Client Account Leaders on project pursuits, proposals, and client relationship management.
  • Mentor and support junior staff, fostering technical excellence, professional growth, and adherence to Arcadis' quality and safety standards.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or a related field)
  • 8 years of experience delivering drinking water projects, including progressively responsible leadership roles within the consulting/water industry
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity

Key Skills and Attributes:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and build strong client relationships.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring others.

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 of PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $170,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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