Senior Account Leader – Project Manager

Arcadis

Senior Account Leader/Project Manager growing Arcadis water infrastructure opportunities in upstate New York. Leading client pursuits, multidisciplinary delivery, and project financial performance.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeClifton Park • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, business development, and client engagement within the water, wastewater, and stormwater sectors. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project lifecycles, and mentor staff while aligning growth strategies with business objectives.

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Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentClient Engagement StrategiesProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseWater Resources Expertise

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningDesign AdministrationScope DevelopmentCost ProposalsRisk ManagementUtility PlanningConstruction ManagementMarket PlanningTask Order DevelopmentFinancial Performance

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingMentoringCommunicationCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Water SectorWastewater SectorStormwater SectorResilienceSolid WasteMunicipal EngineeringUtility ChallengesMarket ConditionsClient NeedsProject Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support growth in water, wastewater, and stormwater opportunities across upstate New York
Work with area leaders, managers, project managers, and technical experts to win and deliver projects
Advance strategic growth, market planning, and key initiatives across the market area
Build trusted relationships with client decision-makers
Understand client organizations, processes, cultures, utility challenges, client needs, projects, market conditions, and pursuit opportunities
Lead pursuit plans and client engagement strategies; participate in task order development and interviews
Coordinate project delivery and high-quality services and deliverables on schedule
Lead project planning, design, construction administration, scope development, and cost proposals
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and internal stakeholders
Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk throughout the project lifecycle
Identify risks, issues, and changes; develop mitigation strategies and communicate impacts
Serve as a senior technical resource for municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, resilience, utility planning, design, construction, and program management projects
Support staff development, resource planning, allocation, financial performance, growth, and business success
Mentor junior and mid-level staff
Partner with regional and national leaders to align account growth with business objectives and growth strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or a related field of study
15 years of relevant experience
Experience in business development and/or project management in the water, wastewater, stormwater, resilience, and solid waste sectors
Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York or ability to obtain within 6 months
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or a related field of study
Preferred: 10 years of relevant sales and account management experience

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
Up to 30% travel may be required for client meetings, professional events, project delivery, and business growth activities