Senior Asset Management Consultant

Role Description We are seeking a Senior Asset Management Consultant to join our Resilience Water Team and work on a variety of engagements with our Asset Management practice in the West region (focused on California, Texas, Arizona). The Senior Asset Management Consultant will have experience with technical delivery of asset management projects for the water and wastewater utilities, or federal agencies managing flood protection assets. Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of industry‑accepted asset management tools and techniques including asset management frameworks, development of asset management plans including asset inventory, condition and consequence of failure assessments, life‑cycle cost analysis, O&M programs, and capital investment planning. We are interested in candidates in Texas, with Austin being the preferred location. The chosen candidate can expect to work independently as well as on teams staffed with management consultants, IT professionals, engineers, and scientists from various backgrounds, locations, specialties, and experience levels. Some tasks, such as addressing requests for assistance, require a combination of technical and non‑technical skills. In this position you will need a strong intellect, the ability to articulate complex ideas persuasively and a talent for establishing and solidifying relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Role Accountabilities Lead tasks related to the development and implementation of asset management plans and programs, requiring strong communication and writing skills to effectively convey technical concepts to clients. Develop both strategic and tactical asset management plans, establish service levels and performance measures, and initiate business process improvements. Collaborate with others to analyze utilities’ operational business processes and decision support systems, consulting on asset registers, condition assessments, and repair and renewal needs. Coordinate the analysis of large utility GIS, maintenance, and condition assessment databases to support various planning programs. Evaluate asset management activities such as inventories, technology support, and cost projections. Provide recommendations for improving operations and maintenance practices and supporting technologies, focusing on minimizing asset life‑cycle costs and enhancing technology integration. Travel may be required for project site visits, client meetings, and conferences. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications 10+ years of consulting experience with an environmental engineering or management consulting firm or equivalent experience with a municipal utility. B.S. in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Engineering Technology. Ability to lead technical tasks in asset management. Preferred Qualifications Exceptional communication skills with experience of managing and influencing senior stakeholders. Ability to work effectively in a team with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, excellent at building both internal and client relationships. Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Certificate or Diploma and Professional Engineer license. Benefits and Compensation Salary range for this position is $101,376 - $168,960. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. Equal Employment Opportunity 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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Poutrix