Project Manager, Architecture (Federal) - 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.

Arcadis is seeking a Federal Project Manager to join its government civic studio located in Washington DC. This position collaborates with a diverse and creative team, dedicated to excellence in design and innovative problem solving. This position requires someone who coordinates with the client and internal team members and supports the development of design.

We are looking for experienced, technically proficient, and personable candidates passionate about continued expansion of Arcadis service offerings within the Federal sector and specifically focused on military construction design and engineering. Working with Market Sector and Account Leads, you will support the strategic expansion of our Government & Civic A/E Design work based on your experience and relationships, provide technical input into successful project and program scopes, interact directly with clients regarding both existing and potential future projects, and engage both our internal client development organization and engineering team.

Role accountabilities:

• Partner with the studio manager to establish a planning and design vision
• Lead government projects
• Present and sell design solutions at client meetings and public hearings
• Communicate openly, embrace mentorship and nurture the next generation of designers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or similar
• Professional registration preferred
• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Minimum 12 years of experience
• Experience working on US DoD projects and coordination with federal stakeholders
• Ability to advance a design through all project phases – from concept to detail development
• Experience designing large scale federal projects with a focus of expertise on DoD specifications and guidelines 
• Understanding of market trends and ability to tailor designs to client’s business objectives 
• Advanced communication skills
• Extensive experience presenting plans and architecture during in person and virtually to clients
• Advanced skills in Rhino, SketchUp, Photoshop & Illustrator
• Capabilities in parametric and advanced computational design is valued
• Basic proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Miro
• Understanding and passion for sustainable design principles and building systems

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. 

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