Client Account Lead (Water/Wastewater)

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Arcadis
Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
Lead client accounts and grow Arcadis water/wastewater portfolio in California
22 days ago ago
$140,000 - $230,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Los Angeles, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
client engagement
business development
pipeline management
cross‑sector collaboration
client travel
team leadership
  • Lead Client Engagement: Collaborate with regional and national teams to win and deliver meaningful projects.
  • Own the Client Journey: Serve as the primary contact for multiple California municipalities—leading account strategies, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring exceptional client service.
  • Expand Strategic Growth: Drive business development, uncover new markets, and support strategic planning to grow our presence and impact across California.
  • Drive Pipeline Development: Maintain and manage a healthy opportunity pipeline; lead, mentor, and inspire account teams to pursue and secure high-value pursuits.
  • Champion Cross-Sector Collaboration: Work across business lines to align and deliver integrated solutions, leveraging Arcadis’ global expertise and technical depth.
  • Travel with Purpose: Visit clients and project sites to strengthen relationships and ensure excellence.
  • Deliver as a Trusted Advisor: Shape client strategies, lead proposals and interviews, and negotiate partnerships and contracts.
  • Lead and Inspire Teams: Act as a senior resource or project manager and support staff development through mentorship.
What you bring
bachelor
10 years
water wastewater
california pe
master
  • Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • 10 years of experience in water and wastewater facilities, including planning, design, and construction for public and private sector clients, with a strong focus on current experience in the California municipal market.
  • California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1888
Year Founded
The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.
30+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.
€5B
2023 Revenue
Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.
  • Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
  • Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
  • Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
  • Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
  • Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
Culture + Values
  • People First
  • Collaboration
  • Client Success
  • Integrity
  • Sustainability
Environment + Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2035
GHG Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.
70% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.
58% GHG Reduction
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.
100% Renewable Energy
Energy Consumption
Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.
  • Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
  • 50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
  • 35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
  • Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
Inclusion & Diversity
>40% Female Workforce
Gender Diversity Goal
Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.
Top 25% eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Ranking
Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.
  • Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
  • GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths
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