Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Architect with experience in delivering complex projects from start to finish. This is a great opportunity for a passionate and creative mind to take on dynamic and challenging projects and be part of project leading the creative design initiatives on transit projects both locally and internationally. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience, experience project leading and managing teams on large complex projects, be an out-of-the-box thinker with a talent for developing creative design ideas, will offer a robust design portfolio showing an array of projects and a holistic understanding of the design process.Most of the Things You’ll Work On: Lead and manage large, complex projects and project teamsContribute to the process of creating and developing the fundamental design principles to guide a project from the earliest stages of its conception and continue to assist in its development and refinement through subsequent design and implementation phasesAs a member of the senior design team, collaborate with practice leaders and colleagues to enhance Arcadis’ Transit Architecture Studio’s culture for design excellenceAssist with preparing Business Development (BD) proposals in bidding for new workDevelop one-year, two-year, three-year business plans collaboratively with the Transit practice leads.Establish a transit-focused design practice in Vancouver which will be able to support other geographic regions from the outset.Develop and lead a studio of transit professionals, eventually totaling approximately 5-6 people.Work from the Vancouver office minimum 3 days per week.You'll need to have:Minimum University Degree in ArchitectureMinimum of 10 years of relevant experience in an architectural studioMinimum 5 years’ experience in leading project teams and managing large, complex interdisciplinary projectsExperience with Transit or P3 public-facing projects preferred.AIBC Registered Architect or Intern ArchitectMUST INCLUDE: portfolio in PDF or Weblink along with a Cover Letter is expected with your applicationCreative and collaborative with demonstrated proficiency and passion for designing and detailingDemonstrated proficiency through all phases of project development; taking projects from inception to completionCompetent knowledge of building codesCompetent knowledge of specificationsHighly organized with the ability to manage time and deadlines in a fast-paced work environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly motivated with the ability to work independently within a collaborative teamProactive and detail orientedAnalytical thinker and problem solverDesire to grow, mentor, and inspire a teamExperience in transit station design will be considered an assetExperience on large, multidisciplinary teams will be considered and assetAdditional InformationWhy you should work for Arcadis IBI Group :Our employees will find a design environment where collaboration is at the core of the business. We proudly support our team members through continuing education, completion of licenses and certifications, memberships in professional societies, seminar and conference attendance.Competitive Base Salary based on industry standardsRobust Extended + Medical BenefitsParticipation in Incentives ProgramRemote Work Options or Hybrid WFH-Office Schedule depending on the needs of the businessCoverage of Licensing Fees and Annual Dues to Professional AssociationsProfessional Development & Self Directed Learning ResourcesIn accordance with Equal Pay Transparency Rules, the salary range is $130,000 to $160,000 - dependent upon experience, capabilities, licensure/certification, and location of residence. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.As part of Arcadis IBI Group's selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record. We request applicants submit a RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB. For design related roles, we also require a portfolio to review.We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.#LI-OK1
