Technical Director - Highways

Role description:

As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 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 continue to solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Technical Director Highways

We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and dynamic Technical Director for our growing US & Canada team in GECs (Global Excellence Centre) Romania, Philippine & India to work alongside our US & Canada counterparts on the technical delivery support concentrated in highways/infrastructure projects. As a leader in the business, youll play a major role in the delivery of projects. You would typically be leading technical delivery of medium to large size projects in accordance with GEC Quality Management Systems to meet time, quality, budgetary and health and safety targets supporting multiple disciplines. You will be highly recognized as subject matter expert in the BA (Business Area) and actively influence quality deliveries in the GEC.

Role accountabilities:

1. Technical Expert & Team Mentor:

2. Ensure the development of US & Canada-focused team according to the market needs, both in terms of capacity and capability thereby setting the growth targets.
3. Developing high competencies in comprehensive project reviews, forecasting, and resource management, collaborating closely with BA leads to capture project needs, timelines and required skills.
4. Oversee competence and quality through a robust Quality Management System, ensuring the timely submission of deliverables.
5. Actively liaise with project managers and BA offices, to connect with senior leadership, and drive continuous improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Masters in Transportation/Highway Engineering.
• Minimum 18+ years of experience in Infrastructure Design Consulting industry as of 30th September 2024.
• Minimum of 10 years of working experience for international multi-disciplinary projects for Highway/Roadway in delivering various design and modelling tasks.
• Good knowledge of US &/or Canada design standards
• Work experience in Design & Build Projects.
• For internal candidate He/she should be at Arcadis Level 9 and designated as Associate Technical Director in the appropriate discipline.
• Experience in bid writing & pursuits will be added advantage.
• Familiarity with the industry and Arcadis' service offerings.
• Worked in a project management role and has relevant project management experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to assist in strategic decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse disciplines and support resource acquisition initiatives.
• Professionally recognized (PE or others) have equivalent international qualification.
• Good written and spoken communication skills and be fluent in English.
• Cultural awareness, conscientious and an open mind and excellent communication skills are essential requirements for the role.