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Business Manager jobs at Arcadis lead client engagements, drive project delivery, and manage cross-functional consulting teams across infrastructure, environment, and design sectors. The company has a established track record of sponsoring international professionals in this function, supporting multiple visa pathways from initial work authorization through long-term residency.
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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
Arcadis is looking for an Area Manager and Business Growth Leader based in coastal North Carolina or South Carolina. This is a key leadership role in Arcadis’ business operations and will be responsible for leading strategy implementation to drive organic growth across our integrated water business.
This is a bold opportunity for a driven, self-motivated water professional to take their career to the next level, join one of the best-qualified full-service engineering consulting firms in the country, and help shape Arcadis’ mounting impact across North Carolina, South Carolina and beyond. The successful candidate will utilize their knowledge and expertise of the municipal water sector (water, wastewater and/or stormwater) along with their proven reputation in North Carolina or South Carolina for excellence in client management and business development to win and execute a growing portfolio of industry-leading projects.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
As the Area Manager and Business Growth Leader, you will report directly to the Southeast Resilience Water Area Leader and you will lead our established, well-respected team to execute our already healthy project backlog and drive our strategy for continued growth across the Southeast, with special focus in the coastal North Carolina and South Carolina area market. You will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the other Area Managers as well as all parts of the organization, including Client Account Leads, Project Managers and teams, Practice Directors and Leads, Corporate Services, and staff in other geographies and business units. You will also oversee and participate in people management activities including hiring, onboarding, staff development, performance management and terminations.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the coastal North Carolina and South Carolina water business growth strategy and providing support in the implementation of the business plan to achieve strategic business area goals at the state, regional, and national levels. You will actively engage with and lead coastal North Carolina and South Carolina client account teams to expand business development opportunities and client relationships strategically, aiming to grow Arcadis' portfolio by leveraging relationships with local municipalities to expand opportunities across the region.
Collaboration with other Arcadis business units will be essential to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and foster business growth. Additionally, the role involves providing leadership for the operational performance of coastal North Carolina and South Carolina-based Water staff to ensure the achievement of Area operational goals, including revenue, profit, resource engagement, and exceeding quality standards.
Leading, developing, and coaching a high-performing team, negotiating critical issues with clients, potential teaming partners, and subconsultants, overseeing projects in the planning, design, and construction of various water infrastructure facilities, and providing technical assistance on design-build opportunities with the support of the national design-build team will also be key responsibilities. Travel of up to 30% may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, conferences, leadership meetings, and other business-related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- P.E. License
Key Attributes:
- Strong client relationship skills with a successful track record of delivering engineering projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
- Strong project management experience on municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater projects of various sizes.
- Strong people management and mentoring skills.
- Excellent technical engineering skills with clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related professional degree such as Master of Business Administration or Master of Public Administration.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- 20 years’ experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related.
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. 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 employer. 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 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 adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. This position is eligible for participating in a company bonus program. The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $210,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
INTRODUCTION
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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
Arcadis is looking for an Area Manager and Business Growth Leader based in coastal North Carolina or South Carolina. This is a key leadership role in Arcadis’ business operations and will be responsible for leading strategy implementation to drive organic growth across our integrated water business.
This is a bold opportunity for a driven, self-motivated water professional to take their career to the next level, join one of the best-qualified full-service engineering consulting firms in the country, and help shape Arcadis’ mounting impact across North Carolina, South Carolina and beyond. The successful candidate will utilize their knowledge and expertise of the municipal water sector (water, wastewater and/or stormwater) along with their proven reputation in North Carolina or South Carolina for excellence in client management and business development to win and execute a growing portfolio of industry-leading projects.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
As the Area Manager and Business Growth Leader, you will report directly to the Southeast Resilience Water Area Leader and you will lead our established, well-respected team to execute our already healthy project backlog and drive our strategy for continued growth across the Southeast, with special focus in the coastal North Carolina and South Carolina area market. You will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the other Area Managers as well as all parts of the organization, including Client Account Leads, Project Managers and teams, Practice Directors and Leads, Corporate Services, and staff in other geographies and business units. You will also oversee and participate in people management activities including hiring, onboarding, staff development, performance management and terminations.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the coastal North Carolina and South Carolina water business growth strategy and providing support in the implementation of the business plan to achieve strategic business area goals at the state, regional, and national levels. You will actively engage with and lead coastal North Carolina and South Carolina client account teams to expand business development opportunities and client relationships strategically, aiming to grow Arcadis' portfolio by leveraging relationships with local municipalities to expand opportunities across the region.
Collaboration with other Arcadis business units will be essential to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and foster business growth. Additionally, the role involves providing leadership for the operational performance of coastal North Carolina and South Carolina-based Water staff to ensure the achievement of Area operational goals, including revenue, profit, resource engagement, and exceeding quality standards.
Leading, developing, and coaching a high-performing team, negotiating critical issues with clients, potential teaming partners, and subconsultants, overseeing projects in the planning, design, and construction of various water infrastructure facilities, and providing technical assistance on design-build opportunities with the support of the national design-build team will also be key responsibilities. Travel of up to 30% may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, conferences, leadership meetings, and other business-related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- P.E. License
Key Attributes:
- Strong client relationship skills with a successful track record of delivering engineering projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
- Strong project management experience on municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater projects of various sizes.
- Strong people management and mentoring skills.
- Excellent technical engineering skills with clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related professional degree such as Master of Business Administration or Master of Public Administration.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- 20 years’ experience in water / wastewater / stormwater project management, design management, business operations, or related.
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. 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 employer. 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 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 adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. This position is eligible for participating in a company bonus program. The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $210,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Frame your credentials around specialty occupation standards
USCIS approves H-1B petitions for Business Managers when the role requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. Position your consulting credentials around a defined discipline like business administration, finance, or engineering to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Target Arcadis practice areas with active pipelines
Arcadis staffs Business Managers across infrastructure, water, and environment practices. Applying directly to openings aligned with your technical consulting background increases your chances of reaching a hiring manager who already has budget and sponsorship approval in place.
Ask about LCA filing timing before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before USCIS can process your H-1B petition. Confirm with Arcadis HR whether LCA preparation is handled in-house or through outside counsel, since this affects your actual start date.
Clarify OPT cap-gap coverage during the offer stage
If you're on F-1 OPT when Arcadis extends an offer, your authorization may expire before an H-1B takes effect on October 1. Confirm your OPT end date against the cap-gap rules so there's no gap in your ability to work legally through the transition.
Search Arcadis Business Manager roles through Migrate Mate
Filtering for Business Manager openings at consulting firms that actively sponsor visas saves significant time in your search. Use Migrate Mate to surface verified Arcadis postings filtered by visa type, so you're only applying where sponsorship is a realistic outcome.
Build a PERM-ready employment record early
Arcadis sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for long-term employees. The PERM labor certification process requires documented proof of your qualifications before your priority date. Keeping organized records of your degrees, performance reviews, and project history from day one shortens the PERM preparation phase later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arcadis sponsor H-1B visas for Business Managers?
Yes, Arcadis sponsors H-1B visas for Business Manager roles. The company works with immigration counsel to file petitions and Labor Condition Applications with DOL on behalf of qualifying candidates. Because H-1B sponsorship depends on the specific role, your degree field, and prevailing wage compliance, expect detailed conversations with HR about your qualifications before an offer is finalized.
Which visa types does Arcadis commonly use for Business Manager roles?
Arcadis supports a range of visa categories for Business Managers, including H-1B, H-1B1 visa for Chilean and Singaporean nationals, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican professionals, F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates, J-1 visa for exchange visitors, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visas for employees pursuing permanent residency. The appropriate category depends on your nationality, education, and career stage.
What qualifications does Arcadis expect for Business Manager positions?
Arcadis typically looks for candidates with a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, finance, or a related discipline, combined with consulting or project management experience. For H-1B sponsorship purposes, your degree must directly relate to the role's duties. Relevant industry certifications and demonstrated experience managing client accounts or project delivery teams strengthen both your application and the sponsorship case.
How do I apply for Business Manager jobs at Arcadis?
You can find and apply for Business Manager openings at Arcadis through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm sponsorship eligibility before applying. Applications typically go through Arcadis's careers portal, where you'll submit your resume and complete an initial screening. Be transparent about your visa status early in the process so HR can assess sponsorship feasibility alongside your candidacy.
How do I plan my timeline around Arcadis's H-1B sponsorship process?
H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap with a filing window that opens in April for an October 1 start date. If Arcadis extends you an offer between January and March, that timing aligns well for cap-subject filing. If you're already on OPT, factor in your OPT expiration and cap-gap eligibility. USCIS standard processing takes several months, so premium processing is an option if you need a faster decision.