Associate Principal, Architect - Mission Critical at Arcadis

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

159000.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Studio Management, Project Delivery, Financial Budgeting, Resource Utilization, Client Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Workforce Optimization, Marketing Activities, Staff Coaching, Business Change Management, Cross-Studio Collaboration, Innovation Implementation

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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. Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Associate Principal, Architect for the Architecture and Urbanism division of the Global Business Area Places specifically within the Mission Critical practice. The Studio Manager will report to the Global Practice Group Manager, Mission Critical and will be located in the Arcadis office in the Toronto, ON office. As the Associate Principal, the role will lead the effective and efficient Studio oversight, respective in line with Global Architecture & Urbanism (GAU) Division strategy and financial targets, and a focus on operational efficiency and workforce optimization. Role accountabilities: Implement the GAU Division strategy: * Manage the Studio with accountability for client solutions resource utilization, project delivery, quality, and profitability. Conduct weekly staff meetings. * Manage Studio budget and track performance of project teams against approved business plan; initiate corrective action as required to achieve targets for profitability, billings, and collections. * Develops annual revenue targets, capacity budgets, and business plans in consultation with the Business Unit Director and Practice Group Managers. * Drive (local) office marketing activities, review all proposals, and contracts to ensure consistency with country’s approved business plan with adherence to the Arcadis professional standards and policies. * Competent in leading large complex full-service projects with long-term solutioning and ongoing client relationships. Build strong relationships and create successful teams * Develop and coach Studio members to achieve high performance, growth, and personal development. * Interface with GOPS (including BPO, DtR, MEPC, and Quality) to drive continuous improvement. * Make recommendations on the recruitment, hiring, discipline, and staff reductions in consultation with senior colleagues. * Support the growth objectives of the Country Practice Group: * Develop, implement, and execute innovation and effective solutions for projects (working in collaboration with the Growth team) * Facilitate cross-Studio collaboration * Mentor and coach team members and future leaders Qualifications & Experience: * Bachelor's degree or post-graduate qualification and/or fellowship in an appropriate professional institution, * Professional Interior Designer, Registered Architect, or equivalent preferred, * Deep expertise in a key service line and sector, * Substantial experience (18 years or more) in a discipline, including 10+ years' experience in Engineering/Infrastructure consultancy, * Experience leading and implementing complex business change solutions, * Experience managing business relationships at executive level, * Experience managing teams across geographies, * Significant experience on large-scale/highly complex projects 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 $106,000-$159,000. 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.

Responsibilities

Lead the oversight of the Mission Critical studio, ensuring operational efficiency, profitability, and alignment with global strategy. Manage resource utilization, project delivery, and the professional development of studio members.