Associate Principal, Urban Planning/Design

Overview

Lead US West placemaking team, drive urban design, planning, business development

Key Responsibilities

• talent development
• practice building
• client acquisition
• business planning
• client relations
• revenue growth

Tasks

-Develop and promote talent within the practice group, focusing on technical capability and sales. -Help lead the US Placemaking team, specifically focusing on building the US West practice. -Take a lead role in identifying and cultivating new client relationships, particularly in Texas. -Contribute to the development and execution of the business plan, ensuring team alignment and understanding of their roles in achieving objectives. -Build strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention. -Participate in resource utilization decisions and foster a positive team culture. -Develop relationships within Arcadis to encourage cooperation and cross-selling opportunities. -Oversee and implement strategies for service quality, excellence, and profitable growth. -Direct individuals to appropriate development programs to promote career growth. -Maintain an in-depth understanding of client needs and market trends to identify opportunities. -Actively engage in business development and client targeting to drive organic revenue growth.

Requirements

• arcgis
• autocad
• relevant degree
• 10+ years
• critical thinking
• storytelling

What You Bring

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

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About Arcadis

-Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse. -Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide. -Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics. -Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence. -Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

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