Area Manager and Business Growth Leader; Water​/Wastewater

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We have more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play, and together we solve the world's most complex challenges.

Arcadis is looking for an Area Manager and Business Growth Leader based in western North Carolina. This key leadership role will be responsible for leading strategy implementation to drive organic growth across our integrated water business, managing a regionally focused portfolio of municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

As the Area Manager and Business Growth Leader, you will report directly to the Southeast Resilience Water Area Leader and lead our established, high‑performing team to execute our existing project backlog and drive strategy for continued growth across the Southeast, especially in western North Carolina. You will coordinate with other Area Managers and cross‑functional teams, including Client Account Leads, Project Managers, Practice Directors, Corporate Services, and staff in other geographies and business units.

Overseeing people‑management activities—hiring, onboarding, staff development, performance management, and terminations—is part of the role.

The role involves leading the water business growth strategy in western North Carolina, supporting the implementation of the business plan, expanding client relationships strategically, and collaborating across Arcadis business units to identify opportunities and foster growth. You will provide operational leadership, ensuring achievement of area operational goals for revenue, profit, resource engagement, and quality standards. Key responsibilities include leading a high‑performing team, negotiating with clients and partners, overseeing design and construction projects, providing technical assistance on design‑build opportunities, and managing a travel requirement of up to 30%.

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

• Strong client relationship skills with a proven 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.

• Master’s in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related professional degree such as an MBA or MPA.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 20 years’ experience in water/wastewater/stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related fields.

Arcadis allows you to empower your best self, pioneer a skills‑based approach, and create a lasting legacy. You’ll contribute to sustainable solutions for a prosperous planet, making a real impact through meaningful work.

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 a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, optional benefits such as adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We provide nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO per year, a company‑bonus program, and a salary range of $140,000 to $210,000 per year.

Actual salaries vary by experience, education, location, and other factors.