Senior Technical Architect

Poutrix; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, seeks an Architect with government market fluency to oversee conceptual design and provide technical support through all design phases. The role focuses on project development for government programs, with responsibility for guiding teams and interfacing with clients.

Qualified candidates are licensed architects with 8+ years of experience, strong Revit proficiency, and knowledge of building codes; LEED accreditation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with US citizenship and 8+ years of government project experience.
• Proficient in Revit across conceptual to construction phases and strong building code knowledge.
• Experience with Sustainable Design and Energy Modeling; LEED preferred.
• Effective problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills; capable of multi-project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee conceptual design and provide technical support through construction administration.
• Plan, coordinate and manage the government project development process.
• Mentor staff on design quality, detailing and presentations.
• Coordinate with lead professionals to ensure design meets client expectations.
• Support client meetings, proposals, and travel as needed.
• Adopt company-wide processes for customer databases, relationship management and CRM.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Construction administration

Team collaboration

Client interfacing

Education

Licensed Architect

US Citizenship

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

Energy Modeling

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 an Architect with command of the government market and extensive project delivery experience to join its Government & Civic Practice Group. This position is focused on overseeing the project's conceptual design and technical support and serving as a resource to the project team through preliminary design, schematic design thru construction administration.

Role accountabilities

• Understands all phases of design documentation and construction
• Understands federal design specifications
• Plans, coordinates and manages the project development process of government projects
• Manages and mentors' staff for design quality, technical detailing, and presentations
• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with appropriate parties
• Coordinates and collaborates with other lead professionals to ensure design and documentation are in accordance with projects expectations
• Mines existing government IDIQ vehicles for future task orders
• Serves as a key contributor during client meetings and presentations
• Travels as needed for client meetings, conferences, and internal strategic meetings
• Supports proposal development process, as needed
• Adopts company-wide processes for customer databases, relationship management, and customer experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Licensed Architect
• 8+ years of related experience
• Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all clients and employees
• Ability to produce and direct work
• Strong construction administration ability
• Revit proficiency throughout conceptual, schematic, design, and construction phases
• Solid working knowledge of building codes
• Experience with Sustainable Design and Energy Modeling preferred
• Ability to prioritize and concurrently service multiple projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Must be U.S. Citizen

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 & 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 $120,000 - $180,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.