Client Account Lead (Water/Wastewater) (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:

At Arcadis, we're more than consultants - we're a passionate team of change-makers committed to solving the most pressing water challenges of our time. We are seeking an accomplished Client Account Leader to drive strategic growth, deepen client partnerships, and lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering innovative water and wastewater solutions across California. This is more than a role-it's a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership position with real influence, deep impact, and unmatched support.

This role is not just about managing accounts; it's about being a change-maker in addressing some of the most pressing water challenges, making it an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about creating sustainable solutions. If this aligns with your expertise and aspirations, it could be a perfect fit!

Role accountabilities:

As a Client Account Leader, you will be a key force in shaping and growing our California water portfolio. You'll be the face of Arcadis to key municipal clients, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive long-term success for both our clients and our teams. Additionally, you will:

• Lead Client Engagement: Collaborate with regional and national teams to win and deliver meaningful projects.
• Expand Strategic Growth: Drive business development, uncover new markets, and support strategic planning to grow our presence and impact across California.
• Own the Client Journey: Serve as the primary contact for multiple California municipalities-leading account strategies, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring exceptional client service.
• Champion Cross-Sector Collaboration: Work across business lines to align and deliver integrated solutions, leveraging Arcadis' global expertise and technical depth.
• Drive Pipeline Development: Maintain and manage a healthy opportunity pipeline; lead, mentor, and inspire account teams to pursue and secure high-value pursuits.
• Deliver as a Trusted Advisor: Shape client strategies, lead proposals and interviews, and negotiate partnerships and contracts.
• Lead and Inspire Teams: Act as a senior resource or project manager and support staff development through mentorship.
• Travel with Purpose: Visit clients and project sites to strengthen relationships and ensure excellence.

What Sets You Apart?

What sets you apart is your ability to serve as both a connector and strategist, building long-term partnerships and driving effective strategies. You bring a deep understanding of California's water, wastewater, and stormwater landscape, coupled with a proven track record in managing complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams. You're passionate about mentorship and committed to developing the next generation of water leaders. Additionally, you're energized by opportunities to grow portfolios and create lasting value for clients and communities alike.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 10 years of experience in water and wastewater facilities, including planning, design, and construction for public and private sector clients, with a strong focus on current experience in the California municipal market.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a client-facing environment and is passionate about making a difference in the water sector through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you have the expertise and drive, this position could be a perfect fit for you!

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 $140,000 - $230,000. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

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