Our team has an opening for a Commercial Manager. This role can be based in the following cities.

• Chicago, Illinois 
• Dallas, Texas
• Overland Park, Kansas

Position Summary:

Join the team at DLR Group as a Commercial Manager. In this brand-new role to our firm, you will help shape how we elevate the human experience by design, bringing commercial insight to the creative process so great ideas can become successful, buildable realities. In this pivotal role, you will protect the commercial integrity of our projects while championing design excellence, bridging creative ambition with financial, contractual, and risk considerations. From early concept through construction, you will provide strategic leadership across every phase of project delivery, helping teams make informed, thoughtful decisions that balance innovation, value, and long-term success.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to partner with talented designers, influence meaningful work, and help bring exceptional ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you!

What you will do:

• Develop a project-specific risk roadmap at kickoff, aligning contract terms, commercial strategy, and execution plans while equipping key team members with practical risk management processes.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and evaluate commercial, contractual, design, and delivery risks throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Partner with project managers, client leaders, and legal counsel to prepare, negotiate, and manage variations and requests for additional services.
• Deliver guidance and targeted education that strengthens commercial awareness and supports risk-conscious decision-making across project teams and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness of commercial execution firmwide.
• Foster strong collaboration among project teams, commercial leadership, and legal partners while promoting a culture of commercial discipline and risk literacy across the firm.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of commercial management experience within the design and construction industry, including work on large, complex projects exceeding $500M in construction cost.
• Deep understanding of contract structures, commercial terms, project delivery workflows, and risk allocation across the design and construction lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues, solve problems thoughtfully, and communicate clearly with project teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe/Bluebeam.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Brings a proactive, self-starting approach and thrives as a collaborative partner across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust, adapt communication style, and work effectively with a diverse range of colleagues, clients, and partners.
• Comfortable balancing creative ambition with commercial practicality to help deliver exceptional design outcomes within sound business parameters.
• Experience advancing commercial discipline and risk-aware decision-making in highly collaborative, design-driven environments.

DLR Group has an opening for a Project Administrator.

Position Summary 

As a Project Administrator at DLR Group, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our projects during the construction phase. You will ensure the smooth execution of standard documentation workflows, organization, and communication tasks essential for the effective functioning of our project teams.  

What you will do:  

• Confirm and manage construction phase contractual responsibilities 
• Coordinate with the construction phase team, including workflows, meetings, and communication 
• Develop and maintain relationships with key team members and serve as the primary point of contact for documentation and workflows 
• Establish and maintain tracking and logging for construction documentation workflows 
• Manage pay applications, ensuring compliance with DLR Group’s risk management standards and processing approvals 
• Handle submittals, RFIs, and cost documentation, ensuring timely and accurate processing 
• Assist with field reports, punch lists, and closeout procedures 

Required Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Knowledge of A/E construction phase processes and contractual responsibilities 
• Proficiency in task organization, completion tracking, and prioritization 
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Vantagepoint, Newforma, Procore, and AIA Contract Document software 

DLR Group's Cleveland office has an opening for an Office Administrator. 

Position Summary

At DLR Group, we are an innovative integrated design firm backed by 1,800+ design professionals around the globe who are passionate about design and elevating the human experience. If you are a customer-focused, collaborative team player with stellar communication skills, this is the position for you.

As an Office Administrator/Front Desk Receptionist, you are our director of first impressions and the main contact for our visitors and vendors. You are responsible for providing a welcoming environment to all visitors, vendors, clients, and consultants. Additionally, you will assist with meeting coordination and presentation setup/breakdown; perform miscellaneous administrative tasks; maintain overall office organization; assist with employee onboarding; and contribute to project-based support as time permits. 

We are an employee-owned firm where everyone is empowered to use their design voice; this inspires our culture and fuels the passion for the work we do around the world. We have a rich culture waiting for you in our Austin studio. Bring your passion and come join us!

What you will do:

• Greet all visitors, vendors, and employees as the face of the office
• Answer incoming general office calls
• Coordinate conference rooms, events, meetings, and culture events
• Manage inventory of office and kitchenette supplies
• Assist with travel reservations, manage office calendars, and distribute mail
• Manage coordination with vendors
• Distribute relevant information to staff regarding local activities and events
• Coordinate overall office organization and cleanliness
• Assist with onboarding new employees
• Coordinate regular office maintenance and building services

Required Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of experience in relevant client-facing customer service role (i.e. administrative assistant or receptionist)
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge and use of Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam
• Knowledge of general business procedures and use of office equipment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proactive, independent thinker with ability to prioritize work
• High attention to detail and high organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) industry

We have an opening for an Education Funding Specialist on our Education Funding Services (EFS) team. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities:

• Los Angeles
• Sacramento
• Riverside
• San Diego

Position Summary 

As an Education Funding Specialist, you will support California school districts in determining eligibility for funding in the State School Facilities Program. Acting as a liaison with the California Department of Education (CDE), the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC), and other governmental agencies, you will ensure effective communication and project management on behalf of our school district clients. 

What you will do:  

• Support the Education Funding Specialist team in reviewing California school construction and modernization projects to maximize funding opportunities. 
• Communicate with government agency staff to determine project statuses. 
• Manage correspondence and phone communications with internal staff and external clients. 
• Collaborate with architectural project staff and district representatives. 
• File necessary paperwork with appropriate agencies. 
• Oversee specific program activities and projects daily. 
• Consult with city and county planning departments and utility companies to obtain dwelling unit information and fees for state forms. 
• Assist in developing and expediting schedules for project reviews by the CDE and OPSC. 
• Establish and maintain systems for monitoring and reporting progress. 
• Assist in preparing presentations and staff reports for district staff and the School Board as needed. 
• Independently perform complex administrative work, compiling records, logs, and reports related to funding programs and specific projects. 
• Maintain organized filing systems and ensure document accuracy through proofreading and editing. 

Required Qualifications: 

• 4+ years of experience reviewing California school construction and modernization projects to maximize funding opportunities
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, political science, communications, or a related field preferred but not required
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities, with the capacity to work effectively and efficiently
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting technical documentation
• Strong oral and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with staff, employees, state agencies and school districts
• Ability to represent the firm professionally in all interactions
• Willingness to travel within California for day trips or overnight stays
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Pro

DLR Group's Phoenix, AZ studio has an opening for a Project Administrator.

Position Summary 

As a Project Administrator at DLR Group, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our projects during the construction phase. You will ensure the smooth execution of standard documentation workflows, organization, and communication tasks essential for the effective functioning of our project teams.  

What you will do:  

• Confirm and manage design & construction phase contractual responsibilities 
• Coordinate with the design & construction phase team, including workflows, meetings, and communication 
• Coordinate contracts and specifications as required in conjunction with design and construction teams
• Develop and maintain relationships with key team members and serve as the primary point of contact for documentation and workflows 
• Establish and maintain tracking and logging for construction documentation workflows 
• Manage pay applications, ensuring compliance with DLR Group’s risk management standards and processing approvals 
• Handle submittals, RFIs, and cost documentation, ensuring timely and accurate processing 
• Assist with field reports, punch lists, and closeout procedures 

Required Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Knowledge of A/E construction phase processes and contractual responsibilities 
• Proficiency in task organization, completion tracking, and prioritization 
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Vantagepoint, Newforma, Procore, and AIA Contract Document software