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Account Project Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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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 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
Arcadis seeks a Senior Account Leader/Project Manager to join our team to support the growth of water, wastewater, and stormwater opportunities in Central and North Florida. This role is based out of our Orlando, Florida office.
As a Senior Account Leader/Project Manager, you will collaborate with other Area Leaders, Area Managers, Project Managers and Technical Experts to successfully win projects and assist in executing them to achieve our clients’ objectives while providing excellent client service. In addition, you will contribute to the strategic growth, planning and support of various key initiatives throughout the market area.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Senior Account Leader/Project Manager will implement strategies to expand services to current clients and to add new clients.
Responsibilities include:
- Build and strengthen client relationships with decision makers at multiple levels with the goal of becoming a trusted advisor to our clients.
- Developing a deep understanding of local utility issues, and identifying client needs, future project planning, local market conditions, and other information necessary to improve positioning for future pursuits.
- Understanding client organizations processes and culture to create value added solutions.
- Lead pursuit plans and develop client engagement strategies and participate in task order development and interviews to win new projects.
- Coordinate with project managers to monitor the planning, design, and construction administration of projects to ensure we develop quality services and deliverables within project schedules.
- Serve as project manager to monitor the planning, design and construction administration of projects and either lead or assist, as needed, in the development of scope and cost proposals for task orders and projects.
- Serve as a senior technical resource on small to large sized, multi-disciplined, municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, resilience, and/or utility planning, design, construction, and program management projects, while also supporting the development of junior and mid-level staff.
- Collaborate with the National Water Practice Leader and the broader National Water Practice network to support technical alignment, share best practices, and contribute to the development of consistent water process approaches across regions.
- External engagement in professional organizations and internal engagement with national practice leadership on LCRI, AWIA, research, innovation, emerging contaminants, and/or water quality issues, with the potential to help shape future regional and national practice direction.
- Ability to deliver key financial performance including growth.
Travel (up to 30%) 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
- 10 years of experience in business development and/or project management in the water, wastewater, stormwater, and resilience sectors, in addition to a 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 and project management with municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or resilience projects of various sizes. They should demonstrate strong technical engineering and management skills, with experience in planning and design for municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or resilience projects, along with strong business acumen.
The candidate must possess strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills, with 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
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, or a related field of study. Candidates with a Project Management Professional or Environmental Sustainability Professional certification are highly desirable. Additionally, 5+ years of relevant sales and account management experience is preferred.
BENEFITS
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 - $180,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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
Arcadis seeks a Senior Account Leader/Project Manager to join our team to support the growth of water, wastewater, and stormwater opportunities in Central and North Florida. This role is based out of our Orlando, Florida office.
As a Senior Account Leader/Project Manager, you will collaborate with other Area Leaders, Area Managers, Project Managers and Technical Experts to successfully win projects and assist in executing them to achieve our clients’ objectives while providing excellent client service. In addition, you will contribute to the strategic growth, planning and support of various key initiatives throughout the market area.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Senior Account Leader/Project Manager will implement strategies to expand services to current clients and to add new clients.
Responsibilities include:
- Build and strengthen client relationships with decision makers at multiple levels with the goal of becoming a trusted advisor to our clients.
- Developing a deep understanding of local utility issues, and identifying client needs, future project planning, local market conditions, and other information necessary to improve positioning for future pursuits.
- Understanding client organizations processes and culture to create value added solutions.
- Lead pursuit plans and develop client engagement strategies and participate in task order development and interviews to win new projects.
- Coordinate with project managers to monitor the planning, design, and construction administration of projects to ensure we develop quality services and deliverables within project schedules.
- Serve as project manager to monitor the planning, design and construction administration of projects and either lead or assist, as needed, in the development of scope and cost proposals for task orders and projects.
- Serve as a senior technical resource on small to large sized, multi-disciplined, municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, resilience, and/or utility planning, design, construction, and program management projects, while also supporting the development of junior and mid-level staff.
- Collaborate with the National Water Practice Leader and the broader National Water Practice network to support technical alignment, share best practices, and contribute to the development of consistent water process approaches across regions.
- External engagement in professional organizations and internal engagement with national practice leadership on LCRI, AWIA, research, innovation, emerging contaminants, and/or water quality issues, with the potential to help shape future regional and national practice direction.
- Ability to deliver key financial performance including growth.
Travel (up to 30%) 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
- 10 years of experience in business development and/or project management in the water, wastewater, stormwater, and resilience sectors, in addition to a 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 and project management with municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or resilience projects of various sizes. They should demonstrate strong technical engineering and management skills, with experience in planning and design for municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or resilience projects, along with strong business acumen.
The candidate must possess strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills, with 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
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, or a related field of study. Candidates with a Project Management Professional or Environmental Sustainability Professional certification are highly desirable. Additionally, 5+ years of relevant sales and account management experience is preferred.
BENEFITS
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 - $180,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Account Project Manager
Document your degree's field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to account project management. Pull your transcripts and map coursework in project planning, business analysis, or communications to the job description before your employer files the LCA.
Target employers with active LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Account Project Manager roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you're only applying to employers who have already committed to the H-1B sponsorship process for this occupation.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating
The LCA locks in a wage level tied to your location and job duties. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area and SOC code before your offer stage so you know which wage tier your role will fall under.
Time your applications around the lottery window
H-1B petitions for cap-subject employers must be filed in April for an October 1 start. Start your account project manager job search no later than January so your employer has time to prepare the LCA and I-129 before the registration period opens.
Clarify whether the employer is cap-exempt
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the annual cap. If you're open to account project management roles in higher education or research, these employers offer a faster, lottery-free path.
Align your job title to O*NET before filing
Your employer's attorney will use the O*NET occupation profile to establish that the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Make sure your official job title and duties in the offer letter match the O*NET description for project managers, not a generic coordinator role.
H-1B Visa Account Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Account Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, marketing, communications, or project management. USCIS will evaluate whether the degree requirement is standard for the role at your employer and in the industry. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field can face RFEs, so the offer letter and job duties should specify the required field.
How do I find Account Project Manager employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Account Project Manager listings by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history, showing you which employers have actively filed H-1B petitions for this occupation. This is more reliable than asking recruiters upfront, since LCA filings are public record and confirm a company has gone through the sponsorship process before.
What happens to my H-1B status if my account project manager contract ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or depart the U.S. During that window you can't work, but you can interview and receive a new H-1B petition. If a new employer files before the grace period expires and USCIS approves a change of employer, your status continues.
Can an Account Project Manager role at an agency or consultancy support H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but third-party placement arrangements add complexity. USCIS requires the petitioning employer to have actual control over your work, which is harder to demonstrate when you're placed at a client site. Your employer will need to document supervisory oversight, the right to hire and fire, and that the specialty occupation requirements apply to the end-client work, not just the agency's general operations.
Does moving to a new city after my H-1B is approved affect my account project manager petition?
Yes. If you relocate to a different metropolitan area, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with a new Labor Condition Application reflecting the prevailing wage for the new location before you begin working there. Short-term assignments under ten consecutive workdays generally don't require an amended filing, but a permanent transfer or remote work relocation does.