Senior Project Designer, Higher Education

DLR Group•Los Angeles, MA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. We have an opening for a Senior Project Designer within our Global Higher Education practice. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. About Higher Education at DLR Group DLR Group’s Higher Education practice fully embraces our responsibility to society by designing spaces that emphasize academic learning and social development. We are transforming the educational landscape, working with our clients to set new horizons for learning and living that enrich school communities, the spaces they strive to provide, and what they can achieve. Our team draws from evidence-based design to work with shareholders to affect student and teacher engagement, ensuring that learning is enhanced through design. We also understand the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change; our teams work with schools to navigate these challenges. Position Summary As a key leader in our team, you will take responsibility for significant aspects of projects, guiding the development and delivery of project documents. You will collaborate closely with our integrated design team to produce high-quality work, ensuring that all project activities align with schedules, budgets, and work plans. This role offers an opportunity to make a substantial impact on our projects while contributing to our commitment to excellence in design. If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. 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

Comprehensive technical knowledge with strong collaboration and communication skills
Undergraduate Degree in Architecture required; graduate degree not required unless mandated for licensure
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in architecture
Proficient in Revit and Bluebeam, with high proficiency in standard architecture software
Skilled in applying design techniques and sustainable principles to technical plans and models
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and productivity
Active participation in professional organizations and involvement in marketing and business development efforts

Responsibilities

Lead project development and manage client relationships in coordination with the Project Manager and Project Designer
Oversee all aspects of project implementation, ensuring alignment with schedules and profitability goals
Implement quality assurance/control processes and adhere to company practice standards
Coordinate project teams and communication with clients and stakeholders
Develop and lead conceptual designs or technical strategies for projects
Supervise and mentor teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and design excellence
Present technical and design solutions to clients, acting as a subject matter expert
Ensure design intent is maintained throughout all phases of the project
Manage project timelines, budgets, and profitability while prioritizing design elements