Associate Principal Architect

As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 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 continue to solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Associate Principal with experience focused on working in the government and civic practice areas, and extensive project delivery experience, to join its Government & Civic Practice Group in the Ottawa office. This position is focused on developing, running and overseeing projects from conceptual design to construction completion. Role includes opportunities to lead and participate in business development activities, providing technical expertise during project execution, mentoring junior and intermediate staff, and developing and fostering an innovative and collaborative design teams within the Ottawa practice. The candidate should be well established in the Government and Civic space in Ottawa. 

Role accountabilities:

• Lead all phases of architectural projects — from early design through construction close-out — with a focus on design excellence, technical precision, and client satisfaction
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring compliance with federal design standards, including GC Workplace requirements
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, particularly with PSPC and other government agencies
• Respond to RFPs and lead proposal development, including schedules, budgets, and project plans
• Inspire and manage collaborative design teams, coordinating staffing and resources with studio and practice group leadership
• Lead business development initiatives by identifying new opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and securing architectural projects aligned with strategic growth objectives.
• Co-develop a team of 10 people 
• Ability to work in French 
• Provide clear, concise communication through project updates, meeting minutes, and memos to internal teams, consultants, stakeholders, and clients
• Oversee construction administration, offering expert input on technical and design decisions throughout the build phase
• Review project documentation for accuracy, clarity, and contract compliance
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and strategic sessions across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario (with occasional travel beyond)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Licensed Architect (OAA) or eligible for licensure in Ontario within 6 months
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture
• 12+ years of experience in architecture, with a strong portfolio in government and civic projects
• Proven success in business development, client engagement, and brand elevation
• Deep understanding of federal procurement processes and working with governmental departments and agencies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience leading project kick-offs and stakeholder engagement
• Expertise in site analysis, concept development, schematic and detailed design, contract documentation, and construction administration
• Experience developing RFP responses, including scheduling, budgeting, and project planning
• Professional accreditation in one or more of the following is a strong asset:
  • Passive House (CPHC or CPHD)
  • LEED AP
  • BREEAM AP
  • WELL AP

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

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 do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, 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.

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 $94,694 - $149,540 The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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