Market Sector Lead, Water Management / Climate Adaptation (Finance)

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

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 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 is seeking an experienced Principal Climate Resilience Specialist to support our Water Management / Climate Adaptation practice in California. This role will help grow and steward the Water Management - Stormwater Resilience sub-practice but will also support all aspects of Water Management in California primarily, but also nationwide.

Role accountabilities:

The role requires a comprehensive understanding of Water Management practices and Stormwater Resilience, particularly within the California market, and the ability to promote these practices to California clients. The individual will serve as an integrator, delivering exceptional solutions by leveraging the expertise and resources available through Arcadis. A key responsibility is establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and culture, and creating value-added solutions. Collaboration with internal stakeholders is essential to develop and execute client account plans that focus on expanding services. The individual will lead client pursuits and ensure successful project wins through effective engagement strategies, often serving as Principal in Charge or Project Director. Additionally, the role involves coordinating regional conference needs and engaging with sector lobbying organizations to enhance client exposure and service expansion. Maintaining involvement in professional societies and participating in leadership roles is important for developing an industry-wide perspective. Providing advisory and technical support to teams, mentoring junior staff, and participating in hiring panels are also key aspects of the position. The role requires close coordination with Account Leads, Area Leads, Climate Adaptation, Practice Leads, and Practitioners to ensure aligned and integrated efforts across the organization. Furthermore, the individual will support effective project management, quality control, and staffing to help deliver projects successfully.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 12 years of consulting delivery experience with an environmental engineering or management consulting firm, or equivalent experience with a large municipal utility.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., Planning, Economics, Engineering, Business, Management, Science, Data Analytics, Quality, Technology).

Key Skills & Attributes

• In-depth knowledge of regional dynamics and cultural nuances, with a proven track record in business development and client management.
• Ability to articulate the strategic value of Business Advisory services to utility executives and stakeholders.
• Strong track record in securing business and fostering deep client relationships.
• Recognized for effective team collaboration, interpersonal skills, and leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in presentations and report preparation.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of consulting delivery experience with an environmental engineering or management consulting firm or equivalent experience with a large municipal utility.
• M.S. in an applicable field.
• Professional certification such as Professional Engineer, Certified Planner, or Project Management Professional.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $158,438 - $264,063. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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