Senior Design Manager - Multi-disciplinary Projects at Arcadis in Detroit, MI | USD94,944-161,405 | Kablio

Role

Description

stakeholder coordination

strategy development

service delivery

financial controls

resource management

design delivery

Coordinating with internal and external architects, engineers, designers, consultants, and managers to align strategic objectives and progress
Spearheading strategic pursuits, creating winning delivery strategies, and developing fee projections to achieve the financial targets of the business, and creating the most advantageous delivery approach
Driving timely service delivery, including technical and commercial outcomes, and undertaking reviews, ensuring delivery is above client expectations.
Taking responsibility for financial and project management controls, which enable monitoring, modification, and forecasting as appropriate
Managing the acquisition, deployment, and optimization of resources for the project
Effectively implement design delivery best practices, including risk and change management, project set-up, and planning, using internal and external digital technologies

Requirements

10+ years

cpm

pmp

bim

acc

sustainability

Proven financial background related to projects and client management
10+ or more years’ relevant experience leading large multi-disciplinary design-engineered solutions and construction projects
Ability to effectively deliver client presentations, prepare written reports, and communicate technical concepts, specifically around scoping requirements and risk
Obtain Certified Project Management (CPM) certification status within 30 days of hire. The company will provide this training
Preferred certifications sections. (PE, RA, PMP)
Experience working with projects that utilize Fundamental knowledge of Autodesk Platforms: Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or Building Information Modelling (BIM) engineered solutions
BA in Architecture or Engineering-related fields, focused on the built environment
Able to quickly understand specified project scopes and develop project plans of execution for a variety of Design and Engineering service deliveries.
Experience in urban environments implementing transformative solutions
Practical Sustainability experience. Unique mechanical systems are a plus

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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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

Articles

Careers at Arcadis

Sustainability at Arcadis

Arcadis Projects

Arcadis Insights

About Arcadis

Role

Description

stakeholder coordination

strategy development

service delivery

financial controls

resource management

design delivery

Coordinating with internal and external architects, engineers, designers, consultants, and managers to align strategic objectives and progress
Spearheading strategic pursuits, creating winning delivery strategies, and developing fee projections to achieve the financial targets of the business, and creating the most advantageous delivery approach
Driving timely service delivery, including technical and commercial outcomes, and undertaking reviews, ensuring delivery is above client expectations.
Taking responsibility for financial and project management controls, which enable monitoring, modification, and forecasting as appropriate
Managing the acquisition, deployment, and optimization of resources for the project
Effectively implement design delivery best practices, including risk and change management, project set-up, and planning, using internal and external digital technologies

Requirements

10+ years

cpm

pmp

bim

acc

sustainability

Proven financial background related to projects and client management
10+ or more years’ relevant experience leading large multi-disciplinary design-engineered solutions and construction projects
Ability to effectively deliver client presentations, prepare written reports, and communicate technical concepts, specifically around scoping requirements and risk
Obtain Certified Project Management (CPM) certification status within 30 days of hire. The company will provide this training
Preferred certifications sections. (PE, RA, PMP)
Experience working with projects that utilize Fundamental knowledge of Autodesk Platforms: Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or Building Information Modelling (BIM) engineered solutions
BA in Architecture or Engineering-related fields, focused on the built environment
Able to quickly understand specified project scopes and develop project plans of execution for a variety of Design and Engineering service deliveries.
Experience in urban environments implementing transformative solutions
Practical Sustainability experience. Unique mechanical systems are a plus

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

People also searched

Design Manager Jobs in Detroit United States

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

Articles

Careers at Arcadis

Sustainability at Arcadis

Arcadis Projects

Arcadis Insights

About Arcadis