DESIGN MANAGER - Automotive, Industrial, Office, and Commercial Development Projects

Company: Arcadis
Location: Walled Lake
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description 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: 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. LI - AS4 arcadis ibelong designerroles ibelong design detroitjobs novijobs

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