Business Director – US Semiconductor
Arcadis is seeking a Business Director. The Business Director, US Semiconductor is responsible for the US Semiconductor Business Unit, ensuring excellence in delivery of services to clients across the US with a focus on safety, profitability, growth, and team development. The majority of projects will be for clients in the Advanced Technology/Semiconductor industries, including Design, Construction, Tool Install, and Managed Services around High Volume Manufacturing and Research and Development Facility projects.As an individual with broad expertise in all aspects of advanced facility design and construction and proven business acumen, the Business Director will be part of the Global Semiconductor Business Unit leadership team collaborating across all regions to drive business growth, excellence in delivery, team development, and utilization of Arcadis Global Excellence Centers. Externally, they are expected to represent the firm at industry events, prepare white papers to promote the brand, and maintain strong client relationships.
Location: United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reference Code: 3028
Date Posted: 24/Jun/2025

About The Job

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 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:

Arcadis is seeking a Business Director. The Business Director, US Semiconductor is responsible for the US Semiconductor Business Unit, ensuring excellence in delivery of services to clients across the US with a focus on safety, profitability, growth, and team development. The majority of projects will be for clients in the Advanced Technology/Semiconductor industries, including Design, Construction, Tool Install, and Managed Services around High Volume Manufacturing and Research and Development Facility projects.

As an individual with broad expertise in all aspects of advanced facility design and construction and proven business acumen, the Business Director will be part of the Global Semiconductor Business Unit leadership team collaborating across all regions to drive business growth, excellence in delivery, team development, and utilization of Arcadis Global Excellence Centers. Externally, they are expected to represent the firm at industry events, prepare white papers to promote the brand, and maintain strong client relationships.

Role accountabilities:

  • Manages operations of the US Semiconductor Business Unit across all regional locations, including line management of Project Management, Design, Construction, Project Controls, Procurement, and Managed Services department directors.
  • Responsible for US Business Unit performance including financials, order intake, revenue, and margin.
  • Close collaboration with Global Semiconductor Business development and Marketing.
  • Drive pursuits and associated fee development, risk assessments, and contract reviews.
  • Executive level oversight of all active US Business unit projects, working closely with Project Managers, Project Controls, and Finance including project performance monitoring.
  • Foster a collaborative culture built on trust, with a strong emphasis on achieving an incident-free workplace, driving growth, and ensuring the success of both our team and clients.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a related technical, construction, or business field with a minimum of 15 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Professional certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer), AIA (American Institute of Architects), or an MBA are preferred qualifications.
  • Software proficiencies should include Deltek, Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Project
  • Proven leadership experience in semiconductor or advanced technology sectors, with experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams, driving operational and financial performance, negotiating complex contracts, and executing large-scale design and construction projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.

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.