Senior Technical Architect — Construction Lead for Mixed-Use

Arcadis; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis seeks a Senior Technical Architect to lead construction-phase architectural services for a large-scale mixed-use development. Candidates should have 12+ years of experience, strong retail and multi-family residential expertise, and CMAR delivery experience.

The role involves guiding construction teams, ensuring design intent and compliance, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders across a large multi-disciplinary project environment.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• US architectural licensure required.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in architectural practice.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale mixed-use projects, with emphasis on retail and multi-family residential components.
• Experience with CMAR or similar collaborative delivery models.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, documentation standards, coordination, and project delivery workflows.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical issues through construction.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural construction-phase services for a large-scale mixed-use development.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure design intent, functionality, safety, and quality during construction.
• Review and oversee architectural documentation, including drawings, specs, and construction documents.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulatory requirements, and sustainability standards.
• Support construction teams by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and resolving site/coordination issues.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders to address technical and delivery challenges.
• Contribute to quality assurance and risk management across the construction phase.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Job description

Arcadis seeks a Senior Technical Architect to lead construction-phase architectural services for a large-scale mixed-use development. Candidates should have 12+ years of experience, strong retail and multi-family residential expertise, and CMAR delivery experience.

The role involves guiding construction teams, ensuring design intent and compliance, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders across a large multi-disciplinary project environment.