Design Manager

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis seeks a Principal Design Manager to join our team to support the growth of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste opportunities in West Florida. This role can be based out of our Tampa, Orlando, or Jacksonville, Florida offices.

As a Principal Design Manager, you will collaborate with other Area Leaders, Area Managers, Project Managers and Technical Experts to successfully win projects and assist in executing them to achieve our clients’ objectives while providing excellent client service.  In addition, you will contribute to the strategic growth, planning and support of various key market initiatives throughout West Florida.

Role accountabilities:

The Principal Design Manager would be a critical member of our Resilience Water Team and be expected to lead and manage project delivery within the municipal Water / Wastewater market of this region. This professional position offers significant growth opportunities for advancement as you support delivery teams and build strong client relationships. You will be part of a dynamic team of engineers, leading water/wastewater/reclaimed water conveyance system projects and helping our clients develop sustainable and equitable solutions to the challenges faced by the water industry.   

Responsibilities include: 

• Provide leadership, technical knowledge and experience to further develop our design team capabilities in collaboration with our national practices.
• Lead project tasks, in collaboration with project managers and clients, in the planning, design, permitting and construction of water, wastewater and/or reclaimed water facilities including but not limited to conveyance systems as well as creating and/or overseeing the preparation of construction documents (drawings and specifications) and permit applications, as well as supporting construction oversight/administration for both new construction and for rehabilitation work.
• Lead preparation of detailed engineering calculations and analysis and utilize design software, as needed, to solve complex issues.
• Develop and meet scope, delivery schedules and project budgets for each assignment.
• Work directly with project managers and area managers to determine needs and provide solutions and participate, as needed, in the preparation of winning proposals and successful presentations, as well as participate in task order development and interviews to win new projects.