Project Architect - Retail

Arcadis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K

Paid holidays & 15 days PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

Arcadis in New York is seeking a Project Architect to lead the Retail team’s design projects. You will coordinate the design process from concept to construction, manage deliverables, and act as the main client contact to ensure project success.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience, and proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, and Creative Suite. You will collaborate across disciplines and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality documentation within budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related design field or equivalent certification.
• Green Building certification (e.g., LEED) preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience in design/architecture projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage design projects from concept through construction.
• Serve as primary client contact and ensure project requirements are met on time and within budget.
• Oversee drawings, specifications, cost estimates and construction documents.
• Review CAD models and renderings; coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client interaction

Communication

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related design field

LEED/Green Building certification

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Creative Suite

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 looking for a Project Architect to join our Retail team in New York. Demonstrated mastery of assigned or self-identified tasks with proficiency, fluency and focus. Able to independently perform specialized job functions without daily supervision. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in a particular field of specialization to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Understands requirements and peculiarities of a specific market segment or service. Establishes strong working relationships with all levels of employees and client representatives. Contributes to team development and participates in the mentoring program. Supports and contributes to the firm’s culture.Role accountabilities:Primary role is to plan, coordinate and manage the project process for small-to-mid scale projects and mid-to-large scale international projects. Represents the project as the primary contact for client interaction. Understands all phases of design and construction. Selects and recommends delivery procedures.Responsible for work drawings, specifications, cost estimates and coordinated deliverables for projects. Oversees and revises CAD models, construction documents, drawings and renderings. May represent the project or practice as the primary contact for client interaction. Contributes to and progresses the development of ideas and regularly offers alternative solutions to advance the project. Involved in planning and scripting graphic presentations of complex design with distinct technical aspects. Negotiates critical and controversial issues with appropriate parties.Duties may include, but are not limited to, evaluating, selecting, and applying techniques, procedures, and criteria for the successful completion of the project(s). Responsible for quality control supervision of project deliverables. Work requires proactive decision-making in selecting appropriate methods and procedures for executing the work from proposal writing through all phases of the project(s). Collaborates with other lead professionals to ensure design and documentation are in accordance with project expectations. Manages the work of other professional staff and wider team, as appropriate, to complete design or production work, and construction documents.Regularly schedules, attends and leads regular project or user group meetings and interacts with project team to develop an understanding of the specific client’s project criteria. Ensures work meets client requirements and completed on time within budget. Assists with financial management of all assigned projects. Directs issue resolution and enhances project quality in reporting to internal and external audiences. Achieves project success as measured by client and team satisfaction while achieving financial goals. Contributes to business development by establishing confidence with clients, actively encourages and seeks opportunities for follow up business for each project and assists in the development and participates in interviews for potential projects.Increased responsibility for design. Recommends design changes to maintain design integrity and improve technical quality.Supports the mission of the firm by promoting extraordinary care in pursuit of customer service and quality of design and documentation. Supports the firm’s cultural norms, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth.As a team leader, fosters a collaborative and creative environment and an open communication process that shares information and best practices. Participates in the mentoring program.Seeks leadership opportunities. Provides direction and feedback to junior team members and collaborates with senior team leaders.Accountable for delivering a project on defined budget requirements. Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process. Responsible for maintaining established billable work ratio. May be responsible for project financial planning and billing.Supports the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business, and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules.Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in related design field or equivalent certification. Relevant Green Building certification.7+ years of related experience, aligned with primary sector preferred. Actively working toward professional registration, certification or equivalency.Proficiency in computer applications, visualization and communication tools commonly used within own applicable discipline, such as Revit, SketchUp and Creative Suite. Knowledge of additional software, such as 3D modelling or 3D VR computer skills.Supervises and directs the work of junior staff, peers and other members of the team who assist in specific assignments. Seeks technical and creative guidance and coordination from supervisor or more senior staff on unusual or complex problems or developments. Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients and employees. Interacts well with other disciplines in a manner that builds productive relationships. Effective team player with excellent leadership and project coordination skills.Excellent communication skills in spoken, written and graphic form. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Interacts with staff, disciplines and clients to build productive relationships.Why Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why 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.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe 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 $90,000 - $115,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.