Associate Principal, Architect Critical

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking an 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, in line with Global Architecture & Urbanism (GAU) Division strategy and financial targets, and focus on operational efficiency and workforce optimization.

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.
• Develop 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 the country’s approved business plan with adherence to Arcadis professional standards and policies.
• Competent in leading large complex full-service projects with long-term solutioning and ongoing client relationships.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.