Senior Project Architect

Our Global Architecture & Urbanism Division combines the expertise of IBI’s Buildings and Placemaking practice, our Places’ capabilities, and CRTKL’s multi-sector design leadership to offer a diverse range of solutions focusing on human-centric design, sustainability, and technology. 

Arcadis seeks an Senior Project Architect to join its mixed-use team located in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a diverse and creative team dedicated to excellence in design and innovative problem solving, with technical experience, and a drive to succeed. The position is focused on leading a team to the successful delivery of mid-to-large scale mixed-use projects domestically and internationally. 

At Arcadis, you will be an integral member of a diverse network of design professionals who value collaboration, fresh insight, and bold talent. You will also be part of a sought-after culture that supports dynamic career advancement and prizes work/life balance. 

Responsibilities  

• Initiates and manages documentation standards 
• Comfortable working as a PA at the front end of a project (SD onwards) 
• Leads development of drawings from schematic through to construction documents 
• Ensures the technical integrity of documents using knowledge of applicable code and standards. 
• Client and consultant facing during milestone page turns and coordination meetings.  
• Collaborates with the design team to develop constructible solutions 
• Performs analytical tasks independently 
• Collaborates and coordinates with multiple consultants to ensure design and documentation meet project expectations 
• QC/QA of documentation  
• Mentors junior staff and helps inform technical solutions to design challenges

Job Requirements  

• Licensed Architect (California and/or Utah preferred) 
• 15 years of Architecture experience 
• 10+ years' experience in a Project Architect role  
• Experience with medium to large scale, mixed-use projects (Renovation and Ground up) from Schematic Design through CA phases. 
• Extensive experience with California agencies and the permit process, particularly for mixed-use (multifamily residential, hotel, office, retail) projects.  
• LA City and incorporated cities within LA county experience preferred. 
• Extensive experience with Type 1 through Type 3 construction practices 
• Experience leading, generating and coordinating Construction Document QA procedures 

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.

The salary range for these positions is $94,000 - 142,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network, and Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

We request applicants submit a RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB. For design related roles, we also require a portfolio to review. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Arcadis selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer (as applicable under state law). These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence, drug testing and driver’s license record. 

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