Description

Lead a team of 3‑5 Design Managers, setting clear objectives and ensuring access to the skills, tools, and resources required to deliver innovative project outcomes. Champion the professional growth of each team member while fostering a collaborative and respectful environment, building a cohesive team culture that consistently delivers project excellence and exceeds client expectations. Establish and monitor team objectives, maintain high project quality standards, and regularly review team performance.

Oversee financials, scheduling, staffing plans, and client satisfaction to ensure successful project delivery. Serve as a key point of contact for market sector opportunities, ensuring alignment with client pursuits across internal and external stakeholders. Act as Pursuit Lead or contributor on proposal teams to develop compelling sales proposals, negotiate contracts, and achieve commercial objectives. Participate in post‑bid reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement. Act as Project Director when required, providing strategic oversight and ensuring consistency across high‑risk or high‑value projects.

• Lead and mentor a team of 3‑5 Design Managers.
• Set and monitor team objectives, quality standards, and performance.
• Oversee project financials, schedules, staffing, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as primary contact for market sector opportunities and align pursuits with stakeholders.
• Lead or support proposal development, contract negotiation, and commercial goals.
• Conduct post‑bid reviews to capture lessons learned.
• Act as Project Director on high‑risk or high‑value projects, providing strategic oversight.
• Collaborate on defining scope, fees, and risk mitigation for projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across geographies and time zones.

Requirements

Role description: The Design Management Team is seeking to add multiple Design Team Leaders for several design teams within the Design and Engineering Division. Arcadis is seeking a Design Team Leader for each of our market sectors: Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil. The ideal candidate will be an employee of Arcadis and have extensive consultancy experience with architectural and engineering projects, as well as strong team management practices. Candidates should expect travel related to project work up to 20%.

Qualifications & Experience: Over 15 years of experience, including extensive consultancy on large‑scale architectural/engineering projects. Experience overseeing multiple disciplines (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) on large projects. Managed small teams (3‑5 persons) across geographies and time zones using technology. Advanced competency in business development and project planning tools, including data analysis. Arcadis Project Manager Certification (training provided if required) and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Management, or a related field.

• Possess 15+ years of consultancy experience on large‑scale architectural/engineering projects.
• Demonstrate advanced business development and project planning competency.
• Hold Arcadis Project Manager Certification (training provided) and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Why Arcadis? We believe everyone's contribution matters and are pioneering a skills‑based approach that lets you carve your career path and maximize impact. You will do meaningful work that delivers sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet, while making a lasting legacy for yourself, your colleagues, clients, and the world.

Arcadis offers comprehensive benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, a reward & recognition program, and optional wellbeing, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Employees receive nine paid holidays and 15 days of PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $113,933 to $193,686, with actual pay based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

• Offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and optional wellness, adoption, and tuition assistance.
• Provide a salary range of $113,933‑$193,686, based on experience and other factors.

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