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Arcadis

Principal, Architect - Aviation

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Arcadis

Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.

Lead and design large-scale aviation projects, mentor architects, grow practice
1 months ago ago
$142,000 - $242,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Washington, DC
Hybrid
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role

Description

business development
client relations
project design
project management
risk management
market growth
  • Lead and participate in pursuits for business development including writing and reviewing cost and technical proposals.
  • Work with the Practice Group Manager and Leaders in Transit to grow the Aviation practice
  • Lead and foster client relationships and project presentations
  • Develop and maintain key contacts in that industry
  • Hands-on involvement and leadership with project design, coordination, preparation, and delivery of project document
  • Lead and facilitate cross-sector / discipline / office efforts through collaboration and the development of inter-office relationships
  • Manage projects including develop cost proposals, work breakdown structures, monitor and adapt both through the life of projects.
  • Provide high level guidance to achieve a trusted partner status with clients
  • Create and update risk management plans
  • Leverage your existing experience and relationships with the national and global experience of the firm to grow your respective market
  • Develop and grow client relationships primarily in the aviation sector
  • Develop and maintain key relationships within our internal organization

Requirements

ncarb
naab degree
licensed architect
20 yrs
strategic thinking
project coordination
  • Have an NCARB file preferred
  • Ability to think strategically and with an equal interest in business and practice issues with a minimum of 12 years of experience
  • Architectural Degree from a NAAB accredited program, Masters’ degree is preferred
  • Demonstrate creativity, passion and interest in design
  • Comprehensive understanding of project coordination and related requirements of all disciplines, under demanding deadlines
  • Experience with large complex projects within a large multi-disciplinary practice
  • Strategic thinking leadership skills, with an ability to connect business with practice
  • Motivate, mentor, and delegate work to team members
  • Licensed Architect with current registration and minimum 20 years experience required

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Company

Overview

1888
Year Founded
The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.
30+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.
€5B
2023 Revenue
Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.
  • 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.

Culture + Values

  • People First
  • Collaboration
  • Client Success
  • Integrity
  • Sustainability

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero by 2035
GHG Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.
70% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.
58% GHG Reduction
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.
100% Renewable Energy
Energy Consumption
Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.
  • Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
  • 50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
  • 35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
  • Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data

Inclusion & Diversity

>40% Female Workforce
Gender Diversity Goal
Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.
Top 25% eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Ranking
Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.
  • Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
  • GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths
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