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Company Description
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 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 solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Job Description
Arcadis is seeking a Principal in our Placemaking (Urban Design, Planning, and Landscape Architecture) Practice. Placemaking is part of the Architecture and Urbanism (A&U) division of the Places Global Business Area. This position reports to the US West Placemaking Practice Manager. The role is ideally based in California, in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Jose, or San Francisco.
As a Principal for Placemaking in the US West, you will lead the growth of the practice unit in line with strategy and financial targets, focusing on operational efficiency and workforce optimization.
Overview:
We seek an experienced professional passionate about creating walkable urban communities at various scales and project types, including new neighborhoods, urban redevelopment, waterfronts, sports/entertainment, institutional and corporate campuses, and transit-oriented developments. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in building a business, managing a team of professionals, winning proposals, and delivering excellent work across diverse project types for public, institutional, and private clients.
Role Accountabilities:
This leadership role involves building the US West Placemaking practice, contributing to cross-region projects, managing project performance, and developing strategies for service quality and profitable growth.
Lead business development, especially in California and the US West.
Identify and cultivate new client relationships through service excellence to grow revenue.
Develop and communicate the business plan, fostering the right culture and clarity among team members.
Build strong client relationships and effective teams.
Understand client needs to ensure satisfaction and retention.
Identify and develop talent within the practice group.
Participate in resource planning and utilization decisions.
Stay informed on market trends and opportunities.
Foster cooperation across Arcadis to maximize cross-selling opportunities.
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $185,000 per year.
Qualifications
Preferred soft skills include entrepreneurial spirit, independence, fast learning, mentoring, interpersonal skills, trust-building, and strong communication.
15+ years in urban planning, design, architecture, or landscape architecture related to walkable urbanism.
Relevant degree in urban design, planning, landscape architecture, or architecture.
Critical thinking blending land use, landscape, urban design, and planning ideas.
Proven success in building planning and urban design practices in interdisciplinary settings.
Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
Experience with large, complex projects.
Excellent storytelling skills (verbal, written, visual).
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SketchUp; knowledge of ArcGIS, Revit, Rhino is a plus.
Additional Information
We promote empowerment and diversity through initiatives like mentorship, networks, and inclusion councils. We welcome all qualified candidates and support flexible, meaningful work. Applicants should submit a portfolio as a PDF ( Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Join Arcadis and create a legacy.
Senior Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Project Management
Industries
Architecture and Planning
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Principal - Urban Design/Planning