Sports Architect

DLR Group•Overland Park, KS

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group's Kansas City Office has an opening for an Architect to support the growth of our Sports Practice. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. The DLR Group Sports practice designs facilities that inspire athletes, engage fans, and strengthen communities. Our teams create environments where performance, culture, and experience come together. These spaces attract top talent, energize programs, and celebrate the spirit of competition. As part of the Sports Studio, you’ll collaborate with passionate designers and clients to shape venues that elevate every athlete, coach, and fan to a championship level. As a key contributor to our design team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day design and technical development of projects. You will coordinate all aspects of project documentation and delivery, working closely with our integrated design team to produce high-quality work while 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. Our Kansas City studio is experiencing exciting growth, creating opportunities to work on purposeful, design-driven projects alongside a passionate and collaborative team. Here, you’ll be empowered to shape meaningful work, build strong relationships, and take your career to the next level in a studio that values creativity, impact, and people. We are looking for someone who is entrepreneurial and enthusiastic about great design with great people. We are seeking an architect who is a team player and embodies integrity, intelligence, curiosity, and critical thinking. The right candidate will be a well-rounded design professional who is actively involved in all phases of design across a wide variety of project types, scales, and locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (Graduate degree not required unless mandated by local licensure regulations)
Minimum of six years of professional experience in architecture
Professional licensure required
Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Rendering Software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Suite
Competent in technical design, with the ability to investigate, evaluate, and recommend solutions that meet client needs
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to multitask and maintain quality standards
Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous learning

Nice To Haves

LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring high standards of design excellence
Coordinate project drawings, specifications, and documentation with the project team, ensuring alignment with design intent and budget
Lead collaboration within project teams, generating innovative design ideas and solutions
Apply advanced architectural concepts to projects, including complex assignments requiring new or improved techniques
Integrate QA/QC procedures and practice standards into project deliverables, resolving any issues
Ensure BIM standards are applied and coordinate with the Project Manager and BIM Manager
Provide technical guidance to less experienced staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment
Meet project deliverable deadlines and manage time effectively to maintain project schedules and work plans
Participate in client presentations and contribute to successful project outcomes