Associate Principal Architect , Government and Civic
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
As an Arcadian you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life.
Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can continue to solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a Associate Principal with experience focused on working in the government and civic practice areas and extensive project delivery experience to join its Government & Civic Practice Group in the Ottawa office. This position is focused on developing running and overseeing projects from conceptual design to construction completion. Role includes opportunities to lead and participate in business development activities providing technical expertise during project execution mentoring junior and intermediate staff and developing and fostering an innovative and collaborative design teams within the Ottawa practice. The candidate should be well established in the Government and Civic space in Ottawa.
Role accountabilities:
- Lead all phases of architectural projects from early design through construction close-out with a focus on design excellence technical precision and client satisfaction
- Manage project scope schedule and budget while ensuring compliance with federal design standards includingGC Workplace requirements
- Build and maintain strong client relationships particularly withPSPCand other government agencies
- Respond to RFPs and lead proposal development including schedules budgets and project plans
- Inspire and manage collaborative design teams coordinating staffing and resources with studio and practice group leadership
- Lead business development initiatives by identifying new opportunities cultivating client relationships and securing architectural projects aligned with strategic growth objectives.
- Co-develop a team of 10 people
- Ability to work in French
- Provide clear concise communication through project updates meeting minutes and memos to internal teams consultants stakeholders and clients
- Oversee construction administration offering expert input on technical and design decisions throughout the build phase
- Review project documentation for accuracy clarity and contract compliance
- Mentor junior and intermediate staff fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous learning
- Travel as needed for client meetings site visits and strategic sessions across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario (with occasional travel beyond)
Qualifications & Experience:
- Licensed Architect (OAA)or eligible for licensure in Ontario within 6 months
- Bachelors degree or higherin Architecture
- 12 yearsof experience in architecture with a strong portfolio ingovernment and civic projects
- Proven success inbusiness development client engagement and brand elevation
- Deep understanding offederal procurement processesand working withgovernmental departments and agencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience leading project kick-offs and stakeholder engagement
- Expertise in site analysis concept development schematic and detailed design contract documentation and construction administration
- Experience developing RFP responses including scheduling budgeting and project planning
- Professional accreditation in one or more of the following is a strong asset:
- Passive House (CPHC or CPHD)
- LEED AP
- BREEAM AP
- WELL AP
Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its 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 do meaningful work and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you youll 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.
Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. 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 and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
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About Company
Arcadis is the leading global design & consultancy firm for natural and built assets. We are more than 27,000 people, in over 70 countries, who are dedicated to improving quality of life. We do so by developing innovative solutions to create liveable cities, to establish a people-cent ... View more
