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Higher Education Market Leader
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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 Higher Education Leader to oversee the growth of our Northeast Region. We operate a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities:
- Washington, DC
- New York, NY
- Boston MA
Position Summary:
As a Regional Higher Education Leader, you will drive the growth and profitability of your sector. Collaborating with global and regional leaders, you will oversee the pursuit, award, and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with the sector's business plan. Your leadership will help secure high-quality projects and advance the firm's success while ensuring adherence to best practices in business development
What you will do:
- Participate in strategies and collaborate with leaders to win, pursue, and execute projects
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment by providing mentorship and guidance, empowering team members to develop their skills and achieve their professional goals.
- Develop an annual business plan outlining client opportunities and growth strategies for your region
- Provide fiscal leadership to achieve profit and growth targets
- Regularly report on sector performance and strategic direction
- Select and mentor personnel
- Influence industry thought leadership through publications, public speaking, and presentations
- Actively engage in national forums and knowledge-sharing activities
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Design, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the Higher Education Sector
- Proven leadership in managing teams and driving strategic growth
- Excellent communicator, skilled in client relations and team coordination.
- Advanced knowledge of design, construction methods, and sales/marketing principles.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, solve complex problems, and deliver high-quality results.
- Professional license or certification in discipline
- Ability to work on Higher Education projects without non-compete clause or covenant restrictions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in sales and marketing principles specific to the design and construction industry
- Recognition as an industry expert, with participation in speaking engagements and publications
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
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.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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Apply to DLR GroupSenior Healthcare Architect
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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.
Our Boston office has an opening for an Architect to support our Healthcare sector. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.
Position Summary
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.
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:
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (Graduate degree not required unless mandated by local licensure regulations)
- Minimum of ten to fifteen years of professional experience in architecture
- Professional licensure required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required
- Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and standard architectural software
- 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
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
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.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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Apply to DLR GroupSenior Project Designer, Higher Education
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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.
What you will do:
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- 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
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
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.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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Apply to DLR GroupSenior Interior Designer, Higher Education
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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 Interior Designer, Higher Education. This role could be based in the following cities:
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Charlotte
- Dallas
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Other locations may be considered
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 Senior Interior Designer, you will be working as a part of our integrated design team and are responsible for collaborating on the design of projects from pre-design and programming through construction administration on projects ranging in size and complexity. This role is often responsible for leading project design efforts, client interactions, and presentations. As a Senior Interior Designer, you will mentor younger staff and foster a work environment that emphasizes mutual respect, integration, learning, communication, and collaboration.
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. Regional travel may be required as needed.
What you will do:
- Lead conceptual design, program development, and space planning within projects, utilizing expertise to guide the design process when appropriate
- Demonstrate a refined design approach that integrates functionality, programmatic alignment, and spatial performance, addressing all aspects of three-dimensional space
- Oversee and ensure quality in construction documents and design details for constructability, mentoring and developing junior staff in the process
- Ensure design intent is realized through careful selection of materials, FF&E, and products that align with sustainable commitments, while reviewing graphic presentations to effectively communicate design vision
- Attend site visits and construction administration meetings regularly, sharing lessons learned to support coordination within the integrated team
- Provide mentorship and leadership, proactively contributing to project success and fostering team growth
- Guide and mentor teams to produce high-quality deliverables, serving as a thought leader within your discipline and/or primary sector
- Champion design excellence and innovation within the integrated team
- Execute quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) to maintain design integrity throughout all project phases
- Communicate design intent and thought leadership clearly and consistently with project managers and the Integrated Design Team at each project phase
- Lead presentations and manage client expectations to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Ensure project schedules, delivery timelines, and profitability are met, balancing design priorities with project budgets
- This position assumes 60% of time spent leading clients and project teams,40% of time on business development efforts within the workplace market sector.
Required Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Degree in Interior Design Required
- Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience
- Professional licensure required; LEED AP or other green certifications preferred
- Proficient in Revit and familiar with Bluebeam; strong proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software
- Demonstrated leadership in applying design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles to create precise technical plans, drawings, reports, and models
- Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to process improvement, problem-solving, and high-quality decision-making
- Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Actively participates in professional organizations, presents at industry conferences, and contributes to business development and marketing by pursuing client leads and opportunities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional NCIDQ Certification
- Industry involvement in relevant market sector organizations
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
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.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
Ready to apply?
Apply to DLR GroupSenior Interior Designer, Higher Education
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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 Interior Designer, Higher Education. This role could be based in the following cities:
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Charlotte
- Dallas
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Other locations may be considered
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 Senior Interior Designer, you will be working as a part of our integrated design team and are responsible for collaborating on the design of projects from pre-design and programming through construction administration on projects ranging in size and complexity. This role is often responsible for leading project design efforts, client interactions, and presentations. As a Senior Interior Designer, you will mentor younger staff and foster a work environment that emphasizes mutual respect, integration, learning, communication, and collaboration.
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. Regional travel may be required as needed.
What you will do:
- Lead conceptual design, program development, and space planning within projects, utilizing expertise to guide the design process when appropriate
- Demonstrate a refined design approach that integrates functionality, programmatic alignment, and spatial performance, addressing all aspects of three-dimensional space
- Oversee and ensure quality in construction documents and design details for constructability, mentoring and developing junior staff in the process
- Ensure design intent is realized through careful selection of materials, FF&E, and products that align with sustainable commitments, while reviewing graphic presentations to effectively communicate design vision
- Attend site visits and construction administration meetings regularly, sharing lessons learned to support coordination within the integrated team
- Provide mentorship and leadership, proactively contributing to project success and fostering team growth
- Guide and mentor teams to produce high-quality deliverables, serving as a thought leader within your discipline and/or primary sector
- Champion design excellence and innovation within the integrated team
- Execute quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) to maintain design integrity throughout all project phases
- Communicate design intent and thought leadership clearly and consistently with project managers and the Integrated Design Team at each project phase
- Lead presentations and manage client expectations to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Ensure project schedules, delivery timelines, and profitability are met, balancing design priorities with project budgets
- This position assumes 60% of time spent leading clients and project teams,40% of time on business development efforts within the workplace market sector.
Required Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Degree in Interior Design Required
- Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience
- Professional licensure required; LEED AP or other green certifications preferred
- Proficient in Revit and familiar with Bluebeam; strong proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software
- Demonstrated leadership in applying design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles to create precise technical plans, drawings, reports, and models
- Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to process improvement, problem-solving, and high-quality decision-making
- Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Actively participates in professional organizations, presents at industry conferences, and contributes to business development and marketing by pursuing client leads and opportunities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional NCIDQ Certification
- Industry involvement in relevant market sector organizations
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
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.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
Ready to apply?
Apply to DLR GroupSenior Project Designer, Higher Education
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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.
What you will do:
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- 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
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
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.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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