Associate Principal, Urban Planning/Design

 

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.

Role description:

We are seeking an experienced Urban Design and Planning Market Leader who shares our passion for walkable urbanism, mixed-use communities, and high-quality placemaking to join our team of smart, creative professionals. Placemaking is a part of the Architecture and Urbanism (A&U) division of the Places Global Business Area. This position reports to the Practice Group Manager, Placemaking. 

This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape communities through impactful planning and urban design projects. As a senior leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth, fostering collaboration, and delivering transformative designs that enhance cities in the US West region.

We are looking for a Texas-based team member who has a proven track record of delivering amazing and impactful work for both public and private clients including large-scale master planning, urban design, design guidelines, entitlements, form-based codes, and more. The ideal candidate will have strong project management, business development, design expertise, and technical skills, ideally with 10+ years of relevant experience and should also possess a solid understanding of walkable urbanism and sustainable design.  

Role accountabilities:

Leadership and Strategy:

• Help lead the US Placemaking team, specifically focusing on building the US West practice.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the business plan, ensuring team alignment and understanding of their roles in achieving objectives.
• Oversee and implement strategies for service quality, excellence, and profitable growth.

Business Development:

• Take a lead role in identifying and cultivating new client relationships, particularly in Texas.
• Actively engage in business development and client targeting to drive organic revenue growth.
• Build strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.

Team and Resource Management:

• Develop and promote talent within the practice group, focusing on technical capability and sales.
• Participate in resource utilization decisions and foster a positive team culture.
• Direct individuals to appropriate development programs to promote career growth.

Client and Market Insight:

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of client needs and market trends to identify opportunities.
• Develop relationships within Arcadis to encourage cooperation and cross-selling opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant degree in urban design, urban planning, landscape architecture, and/or architecture required
• Strong storytelling skills (verbal, written, and graphical/visualization) to communicate ideas effectively to clients, stakeholders, and technical staff.
• Critical thinking and innovative ideas blending in land use, urban design, and planning.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS, SketchUp, and AutoCAD is desired; knowledge of Revit, Rhino, or other 3D graphics design software is a plus.
• 10+ years in urban planning, urban design, architecture, and/or landscape architecture, with a focus on walkable urbanism.
• Proven experience in leading and building successful planning and urban design practices in interdisciplinary environments.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Significant experience with large-scale and complex projects.

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.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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