Sr. Construction Architect: CMAR Mixed-Use Retail/Residential

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

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Architect to lead construction-phase architectural services for a large-scale mixed-use development. This role requires 12+ years of experience with deep expertise in retail and multi-family residential components, and CMAR delivery experience.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership during construction, ensure design intent is maintained, coordinate building systems, review documents, and manage complex stakeholder

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 strong emphasis on retail and multi-family residential components.
• Experience working on CMAR or similar collaborative delivery models.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, documentation standards, construction coordination, and project delivery workflows.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical issues through resolution during 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 are maintained throughout construction.
• Review and oversee architectural documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulatory requirements, and sustainability standards.
• Support construction teams by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and helping resolve site and 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 of the project.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Construction coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

US architectural licensure

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Architect to lead construction-phase architectural services for a large-scale mixed-use development. This role requires 12+ years of experience with deep expertise in retail and multi-family residential components, and CMAR delivery experience.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership during construction, ensure design intent is maintained, coordinate building systems, review documents, and manage complex stakeholder