Senior Architect, Workplace

DLR Group•San Francisco, CA

3d•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Architect at DLR Group, you will take on a leadership role in managing key aspects of projects, overseeing the development and delivery of project documentation. You will collaborate closely with integrated design teams to produce high-quality work, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and work plans. As part of our integrated design team, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the financial health of the project, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree in Architecture
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in architecture
Strong technical knowledge with the ability to coordinate and contribute to design and technical solutions
Professional licensure
Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and other standard architecture software
Ability 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

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