Project Architect - Retail

Arcadis•New York, NY

18d

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Project Architect to join its Retail team in New York. The role plans, coordinates, and manages small-to-mid-scale projects and mid-to-large-scale international projects, serving as a primary client contact. The Project Architect applies specialized knowledge across design and construction phases, recommends delivery procedures, and prepares coordinated work drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and other deliverables. The role also contributes to design development, quality control, project financial management, business development, and team leadership. The Project Architect supervises and supports other staff, fosters collaboration and open communication, and helps ensure projects meet client requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations. Arcadis describes itself as a global provider of sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, with more than 34,000 people in over 30 countries. Its stated purpose is to improve quality of life and deliver sustainable solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related design field or equivalent certification.
Relevant Green Building certification.
7+ years of related experience; experience aligned with the primary sector is preferred.
Actively working toward professional registration, certification, or equivalency.
Proficiency in computer applications, visualization, and communication tools commonly used in the discipline, such as Revit, SketchUp, and Creative Suite.
Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface with clients and employees.
Ability to interact productively with other disciplines and build professional relationships.
Teamwork, leadership, and project coordination skills.
Excellent spoken, written, and graphic communication skills.
Ability to supervise and direct junior staff, peers, and other team members assisting with assignments.
Ability to seek technical and creative guidance from a supervisor or more senior staff on unusual or complex problems or developments.

Nice To Haves

Experience aligned with the primary sector (retail) is preferred.
Knowledge of additional software, such as 3D modeling or 3D VR computer skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage the project process for small-to-mid-scale projects and mid-to-large-scale international projects.
Represent projects as the primary contact for client interaction.
Apply understanding of design and construction phases and select or recommend project delivery procedures.
Prepare and coordinate work drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project deliverables.
Oversee and revise CAD models, construction documents, drawings, and renderings.
Contribute to design development and offer alternative solutions to advance projects.
Plan and script graphic presentations of complex designs with distinct technical aspects.
Evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and criteria to complete projects successfully.
Supervise quality control of project deliverables and make proactive decisions about methods and procedures throughout project phases.
Collaborate with lead professionals to ensure design and documentation meet project expectations.
Manage the work of professional staff and the wider team on design, production, and construction documents.
Schedule, attend, and lead project or user-group meetings; work with project teams to understand client criteria.
Ensure work meets client requirements and is completed on time and within budget.
Assist with financial management of assigned projects and remain accountable for defined budget requirements; maintain the established billable work ratio.
Direct issue resolution and report on project quality to internal and external audiences.
Build client confidence, pursue follow-up business, identify new opportunities, and assist with project interviews, proposals, budgets, and schedules.
Recommend design changes that preserve design integrity and improve technical quality.
Promote customer service and quality of design and documentation, along with the firm's commitment to quality, innovation, learning, and growth.
Foster a collaborative and creative team environment with open communication and shared information and best practices.
Participate in mentoring, seek leadership opportunities, provide direction and feedback to junior team members, and collaborate with senior team leaders.
May be responsible for project financial planning and billing.