Technical Director - USA Roadways

Role description:

Technical Director Highways

We are seeking to recruit an ambitious and dynamic Technical Director for our growing team in India to work alongside our US/Canada counterparts on the technical delivery with a skill set concentrated in either highways/ infrastructure projects. The individual should be conversant with the US standards like ASSHTO and multiple DOT regulations with expertise in the Design and Build Environment. It is desirable the the candidate be a PE in any part of the United States or Canada.

As a Technical Lead in the business, youll play a major role in the delivery of Major projects. You would typically be leading large projects and supporting multiple countries or service lines. You are highly recognized in the countries and actively influence the growth of the GECs.

You are highly recognized as subject matter expert in the countries and actively influence quality deliveries in the GECs. You need to have a strong technical skill and will have to lead design and production of major Highway/multidisciplinary projects comprising of design, 3D Modelling, CAD production and quantities. Should have work experience as project lead and should have led projects team on multiple occasions for large Projects. Experience on Major Highways Projects Concept Design, Alternative Technical Concepts and Detailed Design of project is mandatory. Should have handled Design Build projects for any of states within United States of America

Should be able to manage multi-disciplinary projects, lead a team of Civil Engineers and interact with the Lead region, internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis. Operate partly outside the project environment to support professional leadership in their discipline at a technical level, establishing and consolidating relationships with Lead region, managing the technical delivery of projects or specialized components of projects, supporting the development of Arcadis capability in the discipline and building and maintaining a professional reputation as an individual and for Arcadis. Take a technical leadership role with the project team, providing direction and leading by example where appropriate. Manage the delivery of projects in accordance with GEC Quality Management Systems to meet time, quality, budgetary and health and safety targets. Working to ensure maximum client satisfaction, championing client care and proactively working with the client. Specific US experience is most desirable

Role accountabilities:

Supporting Pursuits:

• Assist the BA in evaluating pursuit opportunities, and contributing insights on capacity and capability.
• Collaborate with the pursuits team to streamline decision-making processes for pursuing projects.

Bid Writing Assistance:

• Work closely with the team to enhance bid writing capabilities, ensuring alignment with established standards.
• Provide support in preparing and editing proposals to meet quality and consistency standards.

Cross-Disciplinary Coordination:

• Facilitate communication and coordination between the lead office and other disciplines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, creating compelling proposals and presentations to ensure a unified approach to strategic pursuits.

Resource Acquisition Support:

• Assist in identifying resource needs for pursuit projects and contribute to strategic resource acquisition plans.
• Support in coordinating with other departments or external partners to acquire necessary resources.

Knowledge Transfer Assistance:

• Support initiatives for knowledge transfer from bid team to delivery team, aiding in the documentation and sharing of best practices.
• Collaborate with team leads to ensure insights from past pursuits are effectively communicated and applied.

Team Mentor:

• Ensure the development of the regional-focused team to develop and grow according to the market needs of LO both in terms of Capacity and Capability thereby setting the growth targets.
• Developing high competencies in comprehensive project reviews, forecasting, and resource management, collaborating closely with regional leads to capture project needs, timelines, required skills, and the number of resources needed.
• Oversee competence and quality through a robust Quality Management System, ensuring the timely submission of deliverables.
• Actively liaise with project managers and BA offices, to connect with senior leadership, develop growth roadmaps, and drive continuous improvements.

Major Projects:

• Handling and delivering Design & Build and State DoT projects with understanding in various tools used in NA for Roadway design, 3D Modelling, CAD production and quantities.
• D & B projects concept design, alternative technical concepts, detailed design of projects, and involved in construction support.
• Leading Design Build multi-disciplinary projects for in Arcadis at Global Level including complex interdependencies of other disciplines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Masters in Transportation / Highway Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Infrastructure Design Consulting industry as of May 31, 2025.
• Minimum of 10 years of working experience for International Multi-disciplinary Projects for Highway / Roadway in delivering various design and modelling tasks. Having work experience in Design & Build Projects is an added advantage. He/she should be at Arcadis Level 9 and designated as Associate Technical Director in the appropriate discipline.
• Proficient in written communication and capable of contributing to bid writing processes.
• Familiarity with the industry and Arcadis' service offerings.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to assist in strategic decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse disciplines and support resource acquisition initiatives.
• You will have substantial postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and either have been awarded Professionally recognized (PE, CEng, MICE, MIHT or MCIWEM), have equivalent international qualification.
• Good written and spoken communication skills and be fluent in English
• Cultural awareness and an open mind and excellent communication skills are essential.