Design Team Leader overseeing teams for architecture and engineering sectors at Arcadis. Leading project delivery while ensuring team growth and client satisfaction in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of 3–5 Design Managers, setting clear objectives and ensuring access to the skills, tools, and resources required to deliver innovative project outcomes.
Champion the professional growth of each team member while fostering a collaborative and respectful environment, building a cohesive team culture that consistently delivers project excellence and exceeds client expectations.
Establish and monitor team objectives, maintain high project quality standards, and regularly review team performance.
Oversee financials, scheduling, staffing plans, and client satisfaction to ensure successful project delivery.
Serve as a key point of contact for market sector opportunities, ensuring alignment with client pursuits across internal (A&U) and external stakeholders.
Act as Pursuit Lead or contributor on proposal teams to develop compelling sales proposals, negotiate contracts, and achieve commercial objectives.
Participate in post-bid reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
Act as Project Director when required, providing strategic oversight and ensuring consistency across high-risk or high-value projects.
Requirements
Over 15 years of experience, including extensive consultancy, having worked on large-scale projects in the Architectural/Engineering fields.
Ideally, your experience should include overseeing multiple disciplines (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) on large-scale projects.
Expertise in a Key Service Line or Market Sectors.
Experience managing small teams (3 - 5 persons) across geographies and time zones, utilizing technology.
Advanced competency in business development and project planning tools, which may include data analysis.
Arcadis Project Manager Certification (Arcadis to supply the training, if required).
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Management, or a related field.
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