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Get Access To All JobsPOSITION - DESIGN MANAGER - Automotive, Industrial, Office, and Commercial Development Projects
LOCATION - NOVI or DETROIT AREA
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 the 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:
This is a dynamic role that directly works with one of Arcadis high-profiled automotive programs, so we are seeking a highly experienced Design Manager who has deep project experience focused on leading and coordinating multi‑disciplinary engineering design efforts, particularly automotive, industrial, office, and commercial developments in the Novi/Detroit, Michigan area.
This role is client-facing, so regular travel to the client’s project site will be required.
Come Join Arcadis!
Role accountabilities:
- Coordinating with internal and external architects, engineers, designers, consultants, and managers to align strategic objectives and progress
- Spearheading strategic pursuits, creating winning delivery strategies, and developing fee projections to achieve the financial targets of the business, and creating the most advantageous delivery approach
- Taking responsibility for financial and project management controls, which enable monitoring, modification, and forecasting as appropriate
- Managing the acquisition, deployment, and optimization of resources for the project
- Driving timely service delivery, including technical and commercial outcomes, and undertaking reviews, ensuring delivery is above client expectations
- Effectively implement design delivery best practice, including risk and change management, project set-up, and planning using internal and external digital technologies
- Able to quickly understand specified project scopes and develop project plans of execution for a variety of Design and Engineering service deliveries
- Ability to effectively deliver client presentations, prepare written reports, and communicate technical concepts, specifically around scoping requirements and risk
Qualifications & Experience:
- 8 or more years’ relevant design experience, leading or being part of large multi-disciplinary design-engineered solutions and construction projects
- Experience working with projects that utilize Fundamental knowledge of Autodesk Platforms: Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or Building Information Modelling (BIM) engineered solutions
- Obtain Certified Project Management (CPM) certification status within 30 days of hire. The company provided training with employment
- BA in Architecture or Engineering-related fields focused on the built environment
- Preferred certifications sections. (PE, RA, PMP)
- Practical Sustainability experience. Unique mechanical systems are a plus
- Experience in urban environments implementing transformative solutions
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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $107,281 - $145,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
POSITION - DESIGN MANAGER - Automotive, Industrial, Office, and Commercial Development Projects
LOCATION - NOVI or DETROIT AREA
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 the 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:
This is a dynamic role that directly works with one of Arcadis high-profiled automotive programs, so we are seeking a highly experienced Design Manager who has deep project experience focused on leading and coordinating multi‑disciplinary engineering design efforts, particularly automotive, industrial, office, and commercial developments in the Novi/Detroit, Michigan area.
This role is client-facing, so regular travel to the client’s project site will be required.
Come Join Arcadis!
Role accountabilities:
- Coordinating with internal and external architects, engineers, designers, consultants, and managers to align strategic objectives and progress
- Spearheading strategic pursuits, creating winning delivery strategies, and developing fee projections to achieve the financial targets of the business, and creating the most advantageous delivery approach
- Taking responsibility for financial and project management controls, which enable monitoring, modification, and forecasting as appropriate
- Managing the acquisition, deployment, and optimization of resources for the project
- Driving timely service delivery, including technical and commercial outcomes, and undertaking reviews, ensuring delivery is above client expectations
- Effectively implement design delivery best practice, including risk and change management, project set-up, and planning using internal and external digital technologies
- Able to quickly understand specified project scopes and develop project plans of execution for a variety of Design and Engineering service deliveries
- Ability to effectively deliver client presentations, prepare written reports, and communicate technical concepts, specifically around scoping requirements and risk
Qualifications & Experience:
- 8 or more years’ relevant design experience, leading or being part of large multi-disciplinary design-engineered solutions and construction projects
- Experience working with projects that utilize Fundamental knowledge of Autodesk Platforms: Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or Building Information Modelling (BIM) engineered solutions
- Obtain Certified Project Management (CPM) certification status within 30 days of hire. The company provided training with employment
- BA in Architecture or Engineering-related fields focused on the built environment
- Preferred certifications sections. (PE, RA, PMP)
- Practical Sustainability experience. Unique mechanical systems are a plus
- Experience in urban environments implementing transformative solutions
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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $107,281 - $145,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Align your credentials to U.S. licensure expectations
Arcadis values Professional Engineer licensure or active pursuit of it for design management roles. Before applying, confirm your foreign engineering credentials are evaluated by a NACES-approved body so you can present equivalent qualifications upfront.
Target Arcadis practice areas with recurring openings
Engineering Design Manager roles at Arcadis cluster around water, transportation, and environmental infrastructure. Focusing your application on these practice areas improves your fit signal and connects you to teams that regularly hire internationally sponsored engineers.
Clarify your visa category early in the process
Arcadis sponsors multiple visa types, so the path that applies to you shapes the timeline. H-1B1 and TN applicants typically move faster than H-1B cap-subject cases, which are bound by the October 1 start date. Raise your status early so the recruiting team can plan accordingly.
Understand how PERM affects long-term planning
If Arcadis extends an offer and you're targeting permanent residence, the DOL PERM labor certification process can take 18 months or more. Ask the recruiter whether the role has a defined sponsorship timeline so you can align your expectations before accepting.
Prepare for multi-disciplinary leadership interview questions
Arcadis design manager interviews typically probe your ability to lead cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines and client-facing project delivery. Having concrete examples of scope management, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory compliance strengthens your case significantly.
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Does Arcadis sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Design Managers?
Yes, Arcadis sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering Design Manager roles. As a global infrastructure consulting firm with a large U.S. workforce, Arcadis has an established process for working with immigration counsel on H-1B petitions. If you're subject to the annual H-1B cap, note that selection happens in April with an October 1 start date, so timing your offer and petition filing accordingly matters.
Which visa types does Arcadis commonly use for Engineering Design Manager roles?
Arcadis sponsors a range of visa types for engineering talent, including the H-1B, H-1B1 for Chilean and Singaporean nationals, TN for Canadian and Mexican engineers, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, and Green Card pathways through EB-2 and EB-3 classifications. The right category depends on your nationality, degree, and career stage, so clarify this with the recruiter before accepting an offer.
What qualifications does Arcadis expect for Engineering Design Manager positions?
Arcadis typically looks for a bachelor's or master's degree in civil, environmental, structural, or a related engineering discipline, along with several years of progressive project delivery experience. Professional Engineer licensure is highly valued, particularly for roles with design-of-record responsibilities. Leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships is consistently a factor in hiring decisions at this level.
How do I apply for Engineering Design Manager jobs at Arcadis?
You can browse and apply for Engineering Design Manager openings at Arcadis through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm your work authorization is compatible before applying. When you apply, tailor your resume to reflect project leadership scope, relevant engineering disciplines, and any licensure. Mentioning your visa status clearly in the application process helps recruiters route your profile correctly from the start.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take at Arcadis for this role?
Timeline varies by visa category. TN and H-1B1 petitions can move quickly, sometimes within a few weeks of an offer. A cap-subject H-1B requires filing in April with work authorization starting October 1 at the earliest. Green Card sponsorship through PERM involves a DOL-supervised recruitment process that typically runs 12 to 24 months before USCIS adjudication begins. Confirm the sponsorship path and expected timeline with your Arcadis recruiter before signing your offer.
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