Associate Principal, Senior Architect (Transit Architecture) - IBI Group

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.

We are seeking an Associate Principal (or Senior Architect) with a proven track record in leading complex projects from start to finish. This role offers the chance to shape the design of large-scale transit-oriented developments, with opportunities for local, national, and international work. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, serving as the client liaison, and solving complex challenges with creative, elegant solutions.  If this is of interest to you, please submit a design portfolio showing an array of projects with a focus on large transit-oriented development for consideration.

Most of the Things You’ll Work On: 

• Lead and manage large, complex projects and project teams
• Shape the design principles that drive projects from conception through execution
• Collaborate with practice leaders and colleagues as part of the senior design and leadership team to foster a culture of design excellence within Arcadis’ Transit Architecture Studio
• Assist with Transit related Business Development (BD)
• Develop one-year, two-year, three-year business plans collaboratively with the Transit practice leads
• Establish a transit-focused design practice in South Florida that can support other regions from the outset
• Mentor and develop emerging transit professionals
• Work from the Boca Raton office 3-4 days per week preferred

Qualifications and Experience:

• University Degree in Architecture required
• 15+ years of relevant experience in an architectural studio
• At least 5 years of experience in leading complex transit projects and managing large, multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with Transit or P3 public-facing projects preferred
• Proven track record managing executive-level business relationships
• Licensed Florida Architect; NCARB preferred
• Proficient in all phases of project development, from conceptualization to detailed execution
• Strong knowledge of zoning, building codes, and Florida-specific regulations
• Expertise in specifications, value engineering, and construction administration
• Highly organized, capable of managing team priorities, time, and deadlines across multiple projects
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Analytical problem solver with a desire to mentor and inspire others
• Desire to grow, mentor, and inspire a team
• Experience in transit station design, transit-oriented developments, and working with local agencies is a plus
• Skilled at leading large, multidisciplinary teams, including remote members

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.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $190,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, projects, and location.

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