Project Architect at DLR Group

<div class="content-intro"><p><a href="http://www.dlrgroup.com/" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.dlrgroup.com/">DLR Group</a> 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.</p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Architects at DLR Group are responsible for managing all aspects of project document development for complex projects, both large and small. They are also responsible for coordination with project team members to maintain work product quality within the established project schedule.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As part of our integrated design teams, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the project's financial health, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What you will do:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Apply practice standards and maintain comprehensive design and technical skill sets across project deliverables</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure BIM standards are applied, QA/QC procedures are followed, and clash detection issues are resolved</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Plan, design, and coordinate projects of varying sizes, while applying advanced architectural concepts and innovative techniques</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate drawings and specifications with the specification writer and assist in preparing sections as assigned</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Review cost estimates for design alignment and manage time in alignment with the project work plan</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Communicate effectively with the project team through written, oral, and visual means, and lead collaboration to generate design solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Engage peers and specialty experts for holistic solutions and participate in client presentations</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Meet deliverable deadlines, understand construction and material costs, and ensure alignment with the project budget</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a comprehensive understanding of, and the ability to coordinate and lead, the design disciplines in developing technical solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work with contractor during design and construction phase through various project delivery methods including design-build, design-assist, and design-bid-build</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Have knowledge of all aspects of professional practice from schematic design through project close-out</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Be able to work and present ideas in a team environment as well as self-manage and self-motivate in a creative environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Manage and guide assignments of the production team during the design and documentation phase</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide QA/QC to the project team and strive for design and technical excellence in design deliverables</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Possess a high level of technical proficiency and attention to detail&nbsp;in the production of drawings</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work directly with Project Managers and Designers in the conceptual development of project documents</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Grow as a leader of the in-house team, coordinating with engineers, interior designers, the PM, and consultants</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s or Master's&nbsp;degree in architecture or related field</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">7-11&nbsp;years of professional architecture&nbsp;experience</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Professional experience working on public projects</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficient in REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Licensure, preferred</span>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><a href="http://www.dlrgroup.com/" target="_blank" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.dlrgroup.com/">DLR Group</a> is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.</p> <p>We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.</p> <p>Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.<br><br><span data-teams="true">DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.</span></p> <p>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>