Arcadis

Senior Architect - Government and Civic

Arcadis • $120K — $180K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field required
  • Professional registration preferred, adding validation to your expertise
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen, ensuring compliance for federal projects
  • 12+ years of relevant design experience in architecture or engineering
  • Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept to construction
  • Experience with US DoD projects and federal stakeholder coordination
  • Strong communication and client management skills, crucial for relationship-building

Responsibilities

  • Lead design projects across all phases from planning to construction administration
  • Develop innovative and user-centered design solutions
  • Prepare presentations and deliverables for clients
  • Promote open communication and mentorship for team development
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects and engineers
  • Manage relationships with clients and participate in consultations and workshops
  • Mentor junior and intermediate designers, fostering growth in the studio
  • Oversee project budgets, schedules, and ensure design quality

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for well-being support
  • 401K plan to support your future savings
  • Paid parental leave to support family needs
  • Reward and recognition programs for outstanding contributions
  • Optional wellbeing benefits and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement to encourage professional development
  • Generous paid holidays and PTO accrual
Full Job Description
Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Sr. Architect/ Project Manager, US Federal to join its government studio. This position collaborates with a diverse and creative team, dedicated to excellence in design and innovative problem solving. This position requires someone who coordinates with the client and internal team members, and supports the development of design.

We are looking for experienced, technically proficient, and personable candidates passionate about continued expansion of Arcadis service offerings within the Federal sector and specifically focused on military construction design and engineering. Working with Account Leads, you will support the strategic expansion of our Defense market based on your experience and relationships, provide technical input into successful project and program scopes, interact directly with clients regarding both existing and potential future projects, and engage both our internal client development organization and engineering team.

Role accountabilities:
  • Lead design projects through all phases of planning, design, documentation, and construction administration.
  • Develop innovative concepts and user-centered design solutions.
  • Prepare design presentations and client deliverables.
  • Communicate openly, embrace mentorship and nurture the next generation of designers.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, landscape architects, and project managers.
  • Manage client relationships and participate in workshops, presentations, stakeholder consultations, and design reviews.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate designers.
  • Oversee project schedules, budgets, design quality, and resource planning.
  • Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility requirements, life-safety standards, and sustainability objectives.
  • Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, vendors, and suppliers throughout project delivery.
  • Support business development activities through proposal preparation, presentations, and client engagement.
  • Contribute to design excellence initiatives, innovation, and best practice development within the studio.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or similar
  • Professional registration preferred
  • Must be U.S. Citizen
  • 12+ years of design experience within architecture, engineering, or design consulting environments.
  • Proven experience leading complex projects from concept design through construction.
  • Experience working on US DoD projects and coordination with federal stakeholders
  • Working knowledge of UFCs, building codes, accessibility legislation, and sustainable design principles.
  • Strong client-facing, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
  • Advanced skills in Rhino, SketchUp, Photoshop & Illustrator
  • Capabilities in parametric and advanced computational design is valued.
  • Basic proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Miro

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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