Design-Build Project Manager – Water/Wastewater

Arcadis

. Lead planning, execution, and delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater Design-Build projects .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on Design-Build methodologies and financial oversight. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, build client relationships, and ensure project delivery within budget and schedule constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Municipal Water Infrastructure ManagementDesign-Build Project DeliveryProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseAssociate Design-Build Professional™ (Assoc. DBIA) CertificationContract Management

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Hard Skills

Project Financial PerformanceBudgetingChange ManagementRisk AssessmentProposal DevelopmentMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipCollaborative Delivery MethodsConstruction Manager at RiskProgressive Design-BuildMunicipal Infrastructure Project Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadership SkillsTeam DevelopmentRelationship BuildingClient Satisfaction Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseAssociate Design-Build Professional™ (Assoc. DBIA) Certification

Industry Keywords

Municipal UtilitiesLocal GovernmentsContractor PartnersMid-Atlantic RegionDesign-Build Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater Design-Build projects
Serve as primary client contact and maintain relationships with municipal utilities, local governments, and contractor partners
Manage multidisciplinary project teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
Lead project pursuits, including proposal development, risk assessments, contract reviews, and partnering strategies
Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, and change management
Coordinate with contractors, owners, and stakeholders to address project challenges and drive successful delivery
Support growth of Arcadis' Design-Build practice through mentoring, client development, and strategic project leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of experience managing municipal water, wastewater, and/or stormwater infrastructure projects, including Design-Build or alternative delivery experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity
Associate Design-Build Professional™ (Assoc. DBIA) certification
Strong knowledge of Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and other collaborative delivery methods
Demonstrated success managing complex municipal infrastructure projects and leading multidisciplinary teams
Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the Mid-Atlantic region
Commercial awareness, contract management, and financial oversight capabilities
Excellent communication, leadership, and team development skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
20 days PTO accruing per year