National Practice Leader - Water Reuse

Poutrix; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable solutions is seeking a Water Reuse National Practice Leader to enhance water reuse practices across the U.S. This strategic role involves developing national strategies, overseeing projects, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in water reuse technologies and a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

20 days PTO

EAP

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in water reuse.
• Proven history in client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of national water reuse strategy.
• Develop and maintain client relationships to drive business growth.
• Mentor and develop a team of water reuse professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Client Relationship Management

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

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 toimproving 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 a seasoned Water Reuse National Practice Leader to join our Resilience Water team in the United States.

In this strategic role, you will lead the creation and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at expanding the scope and impact of water reuse projects nationwide. Your leadership will be essential in guiding teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions to new and existing clients across the Resilience Water Global Business Area. You will play a key role in fostering client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving sustainable water reuse practices to enhance the resilience of water systems across the country.

Role Accountabilities:

As the Water Reuse Lead, you will be the organization’s leading expert on water reuse trends, benchmarks, economics, and legislative or regulatory developments. This role focuses on driving market growth, fostering talent development, and delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that showcase our technical expertise and differentiate us in the industry. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a National Strategy: Create and implement a comprehensive national water reuse strategy with defined goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Project Oversight: Lead the planning, design, and execution of water reuse projects, ensuring the highest quality standards are met while identifying and cultivating new business opportunities through strong client and partner relationships.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction to project teams, ensuring the application of best practices and the integration of the latest advancements in water reuse technology.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain lasting client relationships, understand their needs, and deliver tailored solutions that consistently exceed expectations.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop a team of water reuse professionals, fostering their growth and providing ongoing support.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring all projects align with applicable requirements and uphold the organization’s reputation for excellence.

Additionally, as a representative of the organization, you will contribute to the advancement of water reuse practices by sharing insights at industry events, conferences, and through publications. Travel (up to 25%) may be required to support national projects and initiatives.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of water reuse while making a significant impact on the organization’s growth and success.

Key Skills and Experience:

To excel in this role, you must have extensive expertise in water reuse technologies, processes, regulations, market trends, and the competitive landscape. A proven history of success in internal and external client relationship management is essential, as is demonstrated creativity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset in building and expanding a practice area. The role requires strategic thinking, the ability to identify opportunities for business growth, and the skills to develop and implement effective business strategies. A strong passion for water supply resilience and sustainability is critical, along with exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities. Moreover, the ideal candidate will thrive in collaborative environments, working effectively across teams and departments to drive organizational success.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of relevant experience in water reuse.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License.
• Established as a thought leader in the water sector

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 well-being 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 $136,086 - $242,107. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

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