Associate Principal, Urban Planning/Design

Overview

Lead US West placemaking, driving urban design, planning and business growth

Key Responsibilities

• business planning
• talent development
• client relationships
• business development
• team leadership
• service quality

Tasks

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

Requirements

• 10+ years
• relevant degree
• arcgis
• autocad
• revit
• leadership

What You Bring

-10+ years in urban planning, urban design, architecture, and/or landscape architecture, with a focus on walkable urbanism. -Relevant degree in urban design, urban planning, landscape architecture, and/or architecture required -Significant experience with large-scale and complex projects. -Critical thinking and innovative ideas blending in land use, urban design, and planning. -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. -Proven experience in leading and building successful planning and urban design practices in interdisciplinary environments. -Strong storytelling skills (verbal, written, and graphical/visualization) to communicate ideas effectively to clients, stakeholders, and technical staff. -Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.

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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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