Project Architect - Retail

Arcadis•Seattle, WA

14d

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a licensed Project Architect to join its Retail team in Seattle. The role applies broad architectural knowledge and independent judgment to specialized work, supports client and team relationships, contributes to mentoring and team development, and advances the firm’s culture and design quality. The Project Architect plans, coordinates, and manages projects ranging from small-to-mid scale to mid-to-large international work. The role serves as a primary client contact, guides projects through design and construction, coordinates deliverables, and oversees project quality, schedule, and budget. The position also contributes to design development, business development, financial management, and the direction and mentoring of team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
Licensed Architect (RA) in the United States.
Relevant Green Building certification.
At least 7 years of related experience; experience aligned with the primary sector is preferred.
Actively working toward professional registration, certification, or equivalency.
Proficiency with computer applications, visualization, and communication tools 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 work effectively with other disciplines and build productive relationships.
Strong teamwork, leadership, and project coordination skills.
Excellent spoken, written, and graphic communication skills.
Ability to seek technical and creative guidance and coordination from a supervisor or senior staff on unusual or complex problems.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of additional software, such as 3D modeling or 3D VR tools.
Relevant experience aligned with the primary sector.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage project processes for small-to-mid scale projects and mid-to-large scale international projects.
Serve as the primary contact for client interaction and develop an understanding of client project criteria.
Understand all phases of design and construction and select and recommend delivery procedures.
Prepare and coordinate work drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project deliverables.
Oversee and revise CAD models, construction documents, drawings, and renderings.
Develop and advance project ideas, offer alternative solutions, and contribute to graphic presentations of complex designs.
Evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and criteria for successful project completion.
Supervise quality control of project deliverables and proactively select methods and procedures for work from proposal writing through project completion.
Collaborate with lead professionals to ensure design and documentation meet project expectations.
Manage and direct professional staff and wider project teams to complete design, production, and construction documentation work.
Schedule, attend, and lead project or user-group meetings; coordinate with project teams and clients.
Ensure work meets client requirements and is delivered on time and within budget.
Assist with project financial management, financial planning, billing, and project accounting as assigned; maintain the established billable work ratio.
Resolve issues and report on project quality to internal and external audiences.
Achieve project goals for client and team satisfaction while meeting financial objectives.
Support business development by building client confidence, identifying follow-up and new business opportunities, assisting with proposals, budgets, and schedules, and participating in project interviews.
Recommend design changes to preserve design integrity and improve technical quality.
Promote customer service and quality of design and documentation, and support the firm’s commitment to quality, innovation, learning, and growth.
Foster a collaborative, creative team environment and open communication that shares information and best practices.
Participate in mentoring, seek leadership opportunities, and provide direction and feedback to junior team members while collaborating with senior leaders.
Supervise and direct junior staff, peers, and other team members assisting with assignments.