Associate Principal, Architect - Living

Arcadis•Miami, FL
•$112,640 - $168,960•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an Associate Principal, Architect to join its Living team in the Architecture and Urbanism (A&U) division of the Global Business Area Places, based in the Miami office. The role provides architectural leadership for residential and other Living projects, guiding planning, design, and delivery while building client relationships and leading teams to produce creative, high-quality solutions. The successful candidate will work with architects, planners, designers, and other collaborative teams across project stages. The role also contributes to the continued growth and positioning of the Living practice in the US market through business development, client engagement, team development, and strong project performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Architecture or a related discipline.
  • 10–15 years of demonstrated design, planning, project delivery, and leadership experience, including Living and residential projects of varied types and scales.
  • Strong understanding of the design and delivery of Living environments, and ability to develop and nurture internal and external relationships.
  • Experience with strategic positioning and project pursuits, including client engagement, fee negotiations, Expressions of Interest, Statements of Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, and formal interviews.
  • Experience managing and mentoring teams of architects, technologists, and designers.
  • Strong business development skills and a proven ability to support the financial and business aspects of a practice.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Registered Architect or equivalent professional registration preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of a range of Living projects, supporting successful completion and contributing to the growth objectives of the Living practice.
  • Participate in local and regional business development activities and client meetings; help establish strategic direction, identify opportunities, support project pursuits, and develop long-term client relationships.
  • Maintain relationships and visibility into opportunities by regularly interfacing with architectural, design, and engineering leaders across the region.
  • Mentor, coach, and oversee studio team members, supporting performance and professional development while maintaining accountability for resource utilization and project profitability.
  • Collaborate with technical and managerial project leads to achieve operational and project performance objectives.
  • Support the growth and positioning of the Living practice in the US market and develop relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Short-term disability (STD)
  • Long-term disability (LTD)
  • AD&D insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward and recognition program
  • Optional wellbeing benefits
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Nine paid holidays
  • 15 days of PTO accrued per year
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