Area Manager & Business Growth Leader (Water/Wastewater)
$140,000–$210,000 year
HybridChattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Lead strategy implementation and business growth for Arcadis' Tennessee and Alabama water business, coordinating with Client Account Leads, Project Managers, and Practice Directors to execute a healthy project backlog. Oversee operational performance to achieve revenue, profit, and quality standards while managing hiring, onboarding, staff development, and performance reviews for a high-performing team. Actively engage with local municipalities to expand business development opportunities and negotiate critical issues with clients, potential teaming partners, and subconsultants. Travel up to 30% for project site visits, safety audits, and leadership meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years' experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- P.E. License or ability to obtain in 6 months
- 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, or 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
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- P.E. License or ability to obtain in 6 months
- 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
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