Studio Manager - Transit Architecture

Arcadis•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$106,000 - CA$159,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Studio Manager for the Architecture and Urbanism division of the Global Business Area Places specifically within the Workplace practice. The Studio Manager will report to the Practice Group Manager, Workplace, Canada East and will be located in the Arcadis office in the Toronto, ON office. As the Studio Manager, the role will lead the effective and efficient Studio oversight, respective in line with Global Architecture & Urbanism (GAU) Division strategy and financial targets, and a focus on operational efficiency and workforce optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or post-graduate qualification and/or fellowship in an appropriate professional institution
Deep expertise in a key service line and sector
Substantial experience (18 years or more) in a discipline, including 10+ years' experience in Engineering/Infrastructure consultancy
Experience leading and implementing complex business change solutions
Experience managing business relationships at executive level
Experience managing teams across geographies
Significant experience on large-scale/highly complex projects

Nice To Haves

Professional Interior Designer, Registered Architect, or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the Studio with accountability for client solutions resource utilization, project delivery, quality, and profitability.
Conduct weekly staff meetings.
Manage Studio budget and track performance of project teams against approved business plan; initiate corrective action as required to achieve targets for profitability, billings, and collections.
Develops annual revenue targets, capacity budgets, and business plans in consultation with the Business Unit Director and Practice Group Managers.
Drive (local) office marketing activities, review all proposals, and contracts to ensure consistency with country’s approved business plan with adherence to the Arcadis professional standards and policies.
Competent in leading large complex full-service projects with long-term solutioning and ongoing client relationships.
Develop and coach Studio members to achieve high performance, growth, and personal development.
Interface with GOPS (including BPO, DtR, MEPC, and Quality) to drive continuous improvement.
Make recommendations on the recruitment, hiring, discipline, and staff reductions in consultation with senior colleagues.
Develop, implement, and execute innovation and effective solutions for projects (working in collaboration with the Growth team).
Facilitate cross-Studio collaboration.
Mentor and coach team members and future leaders.

Benefits

We believe everyone's contribution matters.
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.
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.