Principal – Architect

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 high-caliber, Principal (Architect) – Affordable Housing to join our Los Angeles Living Practice Group. They will be a part of the team, helping to win, design and mentor a team of architects on Living projects, specializing in affordable housing projects.

At Arcadis, you will be a vital member of a global network of design professionals who value collaboration, progressive solutions, broad insights, and bold talent. You will also be part of a sought-after corporate culture that supports dynamic career advancement in parallel with work/life balance.

Role accountabilities:

• Work with the Business Unit Director and Practice Group Manager to grow the Living 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 / office efforts through collaboration and the development of inter-office relationships.
• Develop and grow client relationships primarily in Living sectors, primarily in the area
• Develop and maintain key contacts in that industry
• Write and Review proposals
• Lead and foster client relationships and project presentations
• Inspire confidence as a subject matter expert in the Living Practice Group
• Hands-on involvement and leadership with project design, coordination, preparation, and delivery of project document

Qualifications & Experience:

• Architectural Degree from an accredited program, Masters’ degree is preferred
• Licensed Architect with current registration in California
• Ability to think strategically and with an equal interest in business and practice issues with a minimum of 15+ years of experience
• Existing relationships in the following sectors: Living & Affordable Housing
• 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

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 $130,000 - $222,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.