Principal, Architect - Market Leader (Industrial Facilities)
Arcadis
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Ottawa, ON
Contract type: Full time
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 Principal, Architect - Market Business Development Lead to expand the Industrial Facilities practice across Canada. Reporting to Canada Industrial Facilities Practice Group Managers, this role emphasizes leadership, strategic business development, and brand elevation within the national industrial architecture market. The candidate will play a key role in driving Arcadis' outward-facing strategy to achieve growth and increase market visibility.
The ideal candidate for the position is a recognized market leader in industrial development either in specific markets or Canada-wide, with a proven track record in business development
Role accountabilities:
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 $114,000 - $212,000. 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.
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 Principal, Architect - Market Business Development Lead to expand the Industrial Facilities practice across Canada. Reporting to Canada Industrial Facilities Practice Group Managers, this role emphasizes leadership, strategic business development, and brand elevation within the national industrial architecture market. The candidate will play a key role in driving Arcadis' outward-facing strategy to achieve growth and increase market visibility.
The ideal candidate for the position is a recognized market leader in industrial development either in specific markets or Canada-wide, with a proven track record in business development
Role accountabilities:
- Collaborate with global and regional leadership (Global Industrial Practice Group Director, Market Strategists, Business Unit Directors) to create an annual business development strategy aligned with growth goals.
- Lead the communication and execution of business strategies across Canada.
- Set business development targets alongside Canada Practice Group Managers.
- Lead client capture plans and pre-marketing initiatives to secure projects.
- Develop strong relationships with existing and new clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Drive proposal development and interview preparation for RFQs and RFPs.
- Implement global and national growth strategies to expand the practice.
- Mentor future leaders within the organization to ensure continuity in client relationships and leadership roles.
- Degree in Architecture with a professional registration
- Minimum 15+ years of industrial architecture experience.
- Extensive knowledge of the Industrial Facilities market, including growth practices.
- Proven business development capabilities in key Canadian regions (e.g., GTA, Alberta, Greater Vancouver).
- Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple project pursuits simultaneously.
- Knowledge of sustainability principles, including LEED accreditation.
- Membership in the Economic Developers Association of Canada (or willingness to obtain).
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 $114,000 - $212,000. 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.
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