Principal, Architect - Transit Facilities

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a high-caliber, Principal, Architect to join our Transit Group practice in either Los Angeles or San Francisco office. The successful candidate will be part of the team, helping to win, design and mentor a team of architects on Transit projects. This role offers the chance to shape the design of large-scale transit facilities with opportunities for local, national, and international work. 15+ years of experience required managing multi-disciplinary teams, serving as the client liaison, and solving complex challenges with creative, elegant solutions; 5+ years of recent and relevant Rail, Bus facility experience. If this is of interest to you, please submit a resume and design portfolio showing an array of projects with a focus on rail and bus facilities for consideration.

Requirements

Architectural Degree from a NAAB accredited program, Masters’ degree is preferred
Licensed Architect with current registration and minimum 20 years experience required
Have an NCARB file or be able / eligible to secure one within 45 days of hire.
Ability to think strategically and with an equal interest in business and practice issues with a minimum of 12 years of 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

Responsibilities

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 / 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 develop cost proposals, work breakdown structures, monitor and adapt both through the life of projects.
Create and update risk management plans
QA/QC small to complex projects and be 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 document
Motivate, mentor, and delegate work to team members