Principal Architect, Healthcare & Urbanism Growth

Arcadis U.S.Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401K

STD

LTD

AD&D

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis U.S.Inc. seeks a Principal for Architecture and Urbanism to drive performance, growth, and client satisfaction in the US west and Mexico region.

You will guide leaders, recruit and develop senior specialists, and align initiatives with GAU strategy while focusing on efficiency and workforce optimization. The role emphasizes customer relationships, cross-discipline leadership, and governance to deliver complex, high-value projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or post-graduate degree; professional fellowship preferred.
• Registered Architect or equivalent preferred.
• 18+ years in a discipline, 10+ in architecture consultancy.
• Experience leading complex business change and executive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own performance metrics (utilization, billability, debtors) and drive strategy for service quality and profitable growth.
• Lead and develop a diverse team of senior specialists across geographies.
• Develop and implement the business plan with clear culture and context.
• Identify and target clients to grow organic revenue and client satisfaction.
• Mentor studio and service managers to ensure project governance and success.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Executive relationships

Team management

Business development

Education

Architecture degree or higher

Architectural registration (preferred)

Job description

Arcadis U.S.Inc. seeks a Principal for Architecture and Urbanism to drive performance, growth, and client satisfaction in the US west and Mexico region.

You will guide leaders, recruit and develop senior specialists, and align initiatives with GAU strategy while focusing on efficiency and workforce optimization. The role emphasizes customer relationships, cross-discipline leadership, and governance to deliver complex, high-value projects.