Senior Technical Architect

Arcadis U.S.Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing benefits

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Arcadis U.S. Inc. is seeking an Licensed Architect with 8+ years of experience to lead government and civic projects. The role focuses on overseeing conceptual design, technical support, and guiding the project team through design phases including construction administration.

The candidate will mentor staff, coordinate with lead professionals, and support proposal development. Domestic travel, client meetings, and presentations are expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed architect with 8+ years of experience.
• Proven problem-solving and client interfacing skills.
• Revit proficiency across all design phases.
• Strong knowledge of building codes; LEED accreditation preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee conceptual design and technical support.
• Coordinate and mentor staff on design quality.
• Lead client meetings and presentations.
• Travel for client meetings and internal strategy.
• Support proposal development and CRM adoption.

Skills

Strong communication

Client interfacing

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Licensed Architect

Tools

Revit

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• EAP
• 401K
• STD
• LTD
• AD&D
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• reward & recognition program
• wellbeing benefits
• adoption assistance
• 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.