Principal, Architect - Healthcare

Arcadis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K

Paid holidays and PTO (nine holidays,

Wellbeing benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Principal for the Architecture and Urbanism division to drive performance, growth and governance across a diverse, global team. The role reports to the US West and Mexico unit director and focuses on operational efficiency and workforce optimization within healthcare alignment.

We seek a senior leader with 18+ years in architecture or related disciplines, who can recruit, develop talent, nurture executive relationships, and deliver complex change while maintaining client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field; professional fellowship preferred.
• Registered Architect or equivalent preferred.
• 18+ years in a discipline with 10+ years in architecture consultancy.
• Experience leading complex business change solutions and executive relationships.
• Experience managing teams across geographies on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead accountability for performance metrics (utilization, billability, debtors) and profitable growth.
• Recruit, motivate and develop a diverse senior team and set objectives.
• Develop and execute the business plan with clear culture and context.
• Drive client growth through service excellence and retention.
• Coach studio/service managers to ensure governance and project success.
• Identify talent and direct development programs across the team.
• Manage resource utilization and risk with governance adherence.
• Foster cross-sell opportunities and align with GAU Division strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Executive relationships

Team management

Business growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a Principal for the Architecture and Urbanism (A&U) division of the Global Business Area Places. This position will report to the Business Unit Director, US west and Mexico. The successful candidate will collaborate with other leaders to help grow the Healthcare in line with GAU Division strategy and financial targets, with a focus on operational efficiency and workforce optimization.

At Arcadis, you will be an integral member of a diverse network of design professionals who value collaboration, fresh insight, and bold talent. You will also be part of a sought‑after culture that supports dynamic career advancement and prizes work/life balance.

Role accountabilities

• Lead ultimate accountability for performance (utilization, billability, contribution, debtors etc), service quality delivery within the team; develop and oversee the implementation of the strategy to ensure service quality delivery, service excellence and profitable growth within the team, to support the delivery of the line of business objectives
• Lead, motivate and develop a diverse team of senior specialists by recruiting, setting objectives and reviewing performance to ensure staff are developed, driven and have the necessary skills to deliver the program objectives
• Develop and implement the business plan and ensure the team understands it, and the role that they play in its achievement, through the development of the appropriate culture and the provision of context and clarity
• Lead the identification and targeting of clients through the delivery of service excellence to deliver growth in organic revenue in the team
• Build strong relationships and create successful teams
• Develop enduring relationships with clients to understand their business needs and ensure client satisfaction to improve retention and deliver organic revenue growth
• Coach and mentor studio managers and service managers to ensure all projects are set up for success and appropriate governance is adhered to, with the goal of improved client satisfaction
• Direct the identification of talent in the team in both technical capability and sales and promote career development by directing individuals who are identified, to the appropriate development programs
• Direct decisions on resource utilization within the team and maintain the integrity of the unit composition and pyramid management structure to enable resource optimization
• Direct the identification and management of risk in service delivery and ensure compliance with governance processes in the team to lead to service excellence and client satisfaction
• Maintain an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of the practice group’s clients and the market to identify key trends and emerging opportunities
• Develop relationships throughout Arcadis to foster cooperation and to maximize opportunities to cross‑sell within the organization
• Implement the GAU Division strategy

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or post‑graduate qualification and/or fellowship in an appropriate professional institution
• Registered Architect or equivalent preferred
• Substantial experience (18 years or more) in a discipline, including 10+ years’ experience in an Architecture 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

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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 employer. 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.

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 $156,000-$235,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.