Principal, Architect - Transit Facilities

Role Description Arcadis is seeking a high-caliber Principal Architect to join our Transit Group practice in either Los Angeles or San Francisco. The successful candidate will help win, design, and mentor a team of architects on Transit projects, shaping the design of large-scale transit facilities with opportunities for local, national, and international work. 15+ years of experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, serving as the client liaison, and solving complex challenges with creative, elegant solutions are required, along with 5+ years of recent and relevant Rail, Bus facility experience. Please submit a resume and design portfolio showing an array of projects with a focus on rail and bus facilities for consideration. Role Accountabilities Work with the Practice Group Manager and Leaders in Transit to grow the transit practice in the region Leverage your existing experience and relationships with the national and global experience of the firm to grow your respective market Develop and maintain key relationships within our internal organization Lead and facilitate cross-sector, discipline, and office efforts through collaboration and the development of inter-office relationships Develop and grow client relationships primarily in Urban Mixed-Use development, high rise residential, hospitality, and commercial office sectors, primarily in the area Develop and maintain key contacts in that industry Lead and participate in pursuits for business development including writing and reviewing cost and technical proposals Manage projects including developing cost proposals, work breakdown structures, monitoring and adapting through the life of projects Create and update risk management plans QA/QC small to complex projects and serve as the Architect of Record (AOR) on projects around the United States Lead and foster client relationships and project presentations Inspire confidence as a subject matter expert in the Living Practice Group Provide high level guidance to achieve a trusted partner status with clients Hands‑on involvement and leadership with project design, coordination, preparation, and delivery of project documents Motivate, mentor, and delegate work to team members Qualifications & Experience Architectural Degree from a NAAB accredited program; Master’s degree preferred Licensed Architect with current registration and a minimum of 20 years experience required Have an NCARB file or be able/eligible to secure one within 45 days of hire Strategic thinking with an equal interest in business and practice issues, minimum of 12 years experience Existing relationships in the following private sectors: mixed use residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail Experience with large complex projects within a large multi-disciplinary practice Strategic thinking leadership skills, with an ability to connect business with practice Comprehensive understanding of project coordination and related requirements of all disciplines, under demanding deadlines Demonstrate creativity, passion and interest in design Benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance Paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year Salary range for this position is $160,000 - $230,000; actual salaries vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. 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