Area Manager & Business Growth Leader; Water​/Wastewater

Area Manager & 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 are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Together we solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver impact.

Arcadis is looking for an Area Manager and Business Growth Leader based in Tennessee or Northern Alabama. This is a key leadership role in Arcadis’ business operations and will be responsible for leading strategy implementation to drive organic growth across our integrated water business. You will use your knowledge and expertise of the municipal water sector (water, wastewater and/or stormwater) and your reputation in Tennessee or Alabama for excellence in client management and business development to win and execute a growing portfolio of industry‑leading projects.

• Report directly to the Southeast Resilience Water Area Leader and lead the established, well‑respected team to execute the project backlog and drive growth across the Southeast, especially Tennessee and Alabama.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Area Managers and all parts of the organization – Client Account Leads, Project Managers, Practice Directors and Leads, Corporate Services, and staff in other geographies and business units.
• Oversee people‑management activities including hiring, onboarding, staff development, performance management and terminations.
• Lead the Tennessee and Alabama water business growth strategy and support implementation of the business plan to achieve state, regional and national goals.
• Actively engage with and lead Tennessee and Alabama client account teams to expand business development opportunities and client relationships, aiming to grow Arcadis’ portfolio through local municipalities.
• Collaborate across Arcadis business units to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and foster business growth.
• Provide leadership for the operational performance of Tennessee and Alabama‑based Water staff to meet 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 sub‑consultants, oversee projects from planning, design and construction of water infrastructure facilities, and provide technical assistance on design‑build opportunities.
• Travel up to 30% may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, conferences, leadership meetings and other business activities.

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations or related.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering:
  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.

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

We empower everyone to be their best. We pioneer a skills‑based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize impact together. You will do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Join us and create a lasting legacy.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.…