Senior Architect, Workplace

We have an opening for a Senior Architect to support project work in our Workplace sector. This role can be based in the following cities:

• Des Moines, Iowa
• Omaha, Nebraska

About Workplace at DLR Group:

DLR Group’s Workplace practice provides a suite of services to end users and developers throughout the US, including core and shell architecture, tenant improvement, interior design, workplace strategy, engineering, and building performance optimization. The distributive leadership of our Workplace studio enables us to mobilize comprehensive teams that can meet the requirements of virtually any workplace building project or program, regardless of size or location.

Position Summary

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.

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.

What you will do:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• 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

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