Principal, Architect - Transit Facilities

Arcadis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is hiring a Principal Architect to work in their Transit Group, based in San Francisco or Los Angeles. This role requires 20+ years of architectural experience, specifically in large-scale transit projects, and offers the chance to mentor teams and lead design initiatives. The successful candidate will develop key client relationships and manage complex projects across the United States.

Arcadis provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous PTO. The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $230,000.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience required as a licensed architect.
• NCARB eligibility within 45 days of hire.
• Experience in mixed-use residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and mentorship of project teams.
• Manage large-scale transit projects.
• Develop key client relationships in Urban Mixed-Use development.
• Conduct QA/QC for projects in the United States.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Creativity in design

Client relationships

Team leadership

Education

Architectural Degree from a NAAB accredited program

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a high-caliber Principal Architect to join our Transit Group practice in either Los Angeles or San Francisco office. The successful candidate will help win, design and mentor a team of architects on transit projects. This role offers the chance to shape the design of large‑scale transit facilities with opportunities for local, national, and international work. 15+ years of experience required managing multi‑disciplinary teams, serving as the client liaison, and solving complex challenges with creative, elegant solutions; 5+ years recent and relevant rail, bus facility experience. Please submit resume and design portfolio showing an array of projects with a focus on rail and bus facilities for consideration.

Role accountabilities

• Work with the Practice Group Manager and leaders in Transit to grow the transit practice in the region
• Leverage your existing experience and relationships with the national and global experience of the firm to grow your respective market
• Develop and maintain key relationships within our internal organization
• Lead and facilitate cross‑sector/discipline/office efforts through collaboration and the development of inter‑office relationships
• Develop and grow client relationships primarily in Urban Mixed‑Use development, high‑rise residential, hospitality and commercial office sectors, primarily in the area
• Develop and maintain key contacts in that industry
• Lead and participate in pursuits for business development including writing and reviewing cost and technical proposals.
• Manage projects including develop cost proposals, work breakdown structures, monitor and adapt both through the life of projects.
• Create and update risk management plans
• QA/QC small to complex projects and be the Architect of Record (AOR) on projects around the United States.
• Lead and foster client relationships and project presentations
• Inspire confidence as a subject matter expert in the Living Practice Group
• Provide high level guidance to achieve a trusted partner status with clients
• Hands‑on involvement and leadership with project design, coordination, preparation, and delivery of project documents
• Motivate, mentor, and delegate work to team members

Qualifications & Experience

• Architectural Degree from a NAAB accredited program, Masters’ degree is preferred
• Licensed Architect with current registration and minimum 20 years experience required
• Have an NCARB file or be able/eligible to secure one within 45 days of hire.
• Ability to think strategically and with an equal interest in business and practice issues with a minimum of 12 years of experience
• Existing relationships in the following private sectors; mixed use residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail
• Experience with large complex projects within a large multi‑disciplinary practice
• Strategic thinking leadership skills, with an ability to connect business with practice
• Comprehensive understanding of project coordination and related requirements of all disciplines, under demanding deadlines
• Demonstrate creativity, passion and interest in design

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 $160,000 - $230,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.