Senior Architect

About the role

Lead project development, client relationships, and project implementation in coordination with the Project Manager and Project Designer
Oversee and ensure quality assurance/control, adherence to practice standards, and protocol compliance
Align design intent with project schedules, budgets, and profitability targets
Spearhead conceptual design and technical strategies, coordinating all disciplines involved in building design
Present design and technical solutions to clients and stakeholders
Mentor and lead teams to produce high-quality deliverables and drive innovative design excellence
Execute quality assurance and control measures throughout all project phases
Maintain clear communication with the Project Manager and design team, ensuring alignment on design intent
Manage client expectations and foster strong relationships through effective presentations and engagement
Ensure timely project delivery while meeting budget and profitability goals

Responsibilities

• Lead project development, client relationships, and project implementation in coordination with the Project Manager and Project Designer
• Oversee and ensure quality assurance/control, adherence to practice standards, and protocol compliance
• Align design intent with project schedules, budgets, and profitability targets
• Spearhead conceptual design and technical strategies, coordinating all disciplines involved in building design
• Present design and technical solutions to clients and stakeholders
• Mentor and lead teams to produce high-quality deliverables and drive innovative design excellence
• Execute quality assurance and control measures throughout all project phases
• Maintain clear communication with the Project Manager and design team, ensuring alignment on design intent
• Manage client expectations and foster strong relationships through effective presentations and engagement
• Ensure timely project delivery while meeting budget and profitability goals

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to coordinate and contribute to design and technical solutions
• Undergraduate Degree in Architecture required; professional licensure required
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in architecture
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and other standard architecture software
• Able to lead sustainable design principles in technical plans and deliverables
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong organizational abilities
• Active participation in professional organizations and involvement in marketing and business development activities

Qualifications

• To be considered, please submit current portfolio/work samples in PDF format*

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to coordinate and contribute to design and technical solutions
• Undergraduate Degree in Architecture required; professional licensure required
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in architecture
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and other standard architecture software
• Able to lead sustainable design principles in technical plans and deliverables
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong organizational abilities
• Active participation in professional organizations and involvement in marketing and business development activities

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.

Pay

The suggested pay range for this position is: Pay Range $84,700 - $144,430 USD

Schedule

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.