Principal Design Manager

Poutrix; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

20 days PTO

Company bonus program

Job summary

Poutrix is seeking a Principal Design Manager based in Tampa, Florida to support water and wastewater projects. The role requires strong leadership and technical skills to guide project delivery and develop client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the municipal water sector and possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with opportunities for advancement. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including a salary range of $150,000 - $190,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 18 years of experience in client service, design management, and project management.
• Ability to obtain Florida P.E. License within 6 months.
• Experience with municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, or solid waste projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project delivery within the municipal water/wastewater market.
• Provide leadership and technical knowledge to develop design team capabilities.
• Oversee quality assurance and control of treatment and reuse projects.

Skills

Client service

Design management

Project management

Technical engineering skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, or a related field

Master’s Degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Role Description

Arcadis seeks a Principal Design Manager to join our team to support the growth of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste opportunities in West Florida. This role will be based out of our Tampa, Florida office.

Role Accountabilities

The Principal Design Manager will be a critical member of our Resilience Water Team and will lead and manage project delivery within the municipal Water / Wastewater market of this region. The position offers significant growth opportunities for advancement as you support delivery teams and build strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, technical knowledge and experience to further develop our design team capabilities in collaboration with our national practices.
• Lead project tasks in the planning, design, permitting and construction of water, wastewater and/or reclaimed water facilities, including conveyance systems, and oversee the preparation of construction documents, permit applications, and provide construction oversight for new and rehabilitation work.
• Lead preparation of detailed engineering calculations and analysis and utilize design software to solve complex issues.
• Develop and meet scope, delivery schedules and project budgets for each assignment.
• Work directly with project managers and area managers to determine needs and provide solutions, and participate in the preparation of winning proposals, presentations, task order development and interviews to win new projects.
• Strengthen client relationships through professionalism and technical expertise in all client meetings.
• Direct and oversee quality assurance and control of water/wastewater treatment and reuse projects, acting as QA/QC reviewer or technical advisor to ensure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, statutes, rules, regulations and Arcadis’ quality and safety practices.
• Supervise and support the work of others and mentor junior level engineers and design/drafting technical staff.
• Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices, quality and safety standards.

Travel

Travel (up to 20%) will be required for client meetings, client or professional events, and other activities as needed for project or business growth purposes.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of experience in client service, design management, and project management in the water, wastewater, stormwater, resilience and solid waste sectors.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, or a related field of study.
• Florida P.E. License or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Key Skills & Attributes

The ideal candidate will have experience in client service, design management, and project management with municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, resilience, and/or solid waste projects of various sizes. They should demonstrate strong technical engineering and management skills, with experience in planning and design for municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, resilience, and/or solid waste projects, along with strong business acumen. The candidate must possess strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills, and the ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with clients. Excellent technical writing skills are essential, as is the ability to deliver client presentations and develop and maintain strong client relationships, particularly with local municipalities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, or a related field of study.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Environmental Sustainability Professional certification.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. The position also offers nine paid holidays, 20 days PTO that accrue per year, eligibility for a company bonus program, and a salary range of $150,000 - $190,000/year (actual salaries vary based on experience, education, and location).

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to non‑discrimination on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or veteran status. We strive to create a great place to work for all people and encourage everyone to bring their best selves to work.