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's Information Technology team has an opening for an HRIS Application Administrator. This role could be based in the following studios:

• Charlotte
• Cleveland
• Dallas
• Houston
• Minneapolis
• Omaha
• Overland Park
• Phoenix

Other DLR Group offices may be considered; a full list of locations can be found here (this is not a remote position): https://www.dlrgroup.com/firm/locations/

Position Summary

The HRIS Application Administrator is responsible for the technical administration, configuration, and optimization of the organization’s Human Resources Information Systems, with a primary focus on Dayforce. This role ensures system stability, security, integration, and data integrity while partnering closely with HR, IT, and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep HRIS expertise, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset to continuously improve systems that support the full employee lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Administer and support the Dayforce HRIS platform to ensure reliable performance, availability, and data integrity, including configuration, optimization, and end-user support
• Configure system rules, workflows, security roles, and access controls in alignment with business and IT standards
• Translate business requirements into effective system configurations and technical solutions
• Troubleshoot application, data, and integration issues, performing root cause analysis and coordinating resolution
• Monitor and support system integrations, interfaces, and file transmissions (e.g., SFTP)
• Perform impact analysis and coordinate configuration changes across environments following change management practices
• Support vendor release cycles, patches, and system upgrades, including testing and deployment readiness
• Develop and execute functional, integration, and regression testing for system changes and enhancements
• Maintain system documentation, including configurations, data flows, and operational procedures
• Serve as a technical liaison between HR, IT, and external vendors, communicating system status, risks, and dependencies
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot reports and integrations with other systems (e.g. timekeeping, performance, API integrations, file feeds, scheduled jobs, etc.)
• Manage user roles, permissions, and security groups

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in HRIS, HR technology, business analysis, or related roles with increasing responsibility
• Hands-on experience administering and configuring an HCM platform (Dayforce strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle and core HR operations from onboarding through offboarding
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical system solutions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• High level of discretion and experience handling sensitive and confidential data
• Demonstrated discipline in documentation, testing, and quality assurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting ATS configuration, integrations, and adoption
• Experience implementing an HRIS
• Experience coordinating or leading small to medium cross-functional initiatives
• Exposure to system audits, access reviews, and compliance-related reporting
• Experience supporting organizational growth, transformation, or M&A integration
• Background in architecture, engineering, consulting, or professional services environments
• Familiarity with change management practices and IT service delivery models

#LI-MIS

Our marketing team is seeking a Proposal Specialist with a passion for building brands to join and support our Workplace, Hospitality, and Mixed-Use Sectors, supporting the winning of new work through proposal deliverable development that lead the A/E/C industry. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. 

About Marketing Sector at DLR Group

At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and the development of marketing materials. By leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and client needs, the team highlights the firm’s expertise and resonate with prospective clients. 

Position Summary

The Proposal Specialist develops tailored content to support sector(s) project pursuits (opportunities). This content will include writing project narratives along with bios and resumes for design professionals, developing project plates, and development of other unique content for sector pursuits. With experience, this role will manage individual project pursuits and production of on-time, brand standard compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion.

What you will do:

• Manage individual pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with some oversight.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary pursuit team (designers, architects, engineers, planners, interiors, and specialty design) to write and produce content in our brand voice and style to support sector(s) project pursuits in the DLR Group brand voice and style.
• Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win rate goals with quality execution.
• Record discovered project and people information in firm database (Vision) to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams to develop and maintain up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information to facilitate effective workflows across the team; this includes proactive content capture following submittal.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred)
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines
• Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators.
• Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions
• Experience leading or supporting a pursuit process to win work with / familiarity with the needs of and relevant messaging for private clients including Fortune 500 companies, major hotel brands/flags, and commercial real estate developers.

Our marketing team is seeking a Proposal Specialist with a passion for building brands to join and support our Workplace, Hospitality, and Mixed-Use Sectors, supporting the winning of new work through proposal deliverable development that lead the A/E/C industry. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. 

About Marketing Sector at DLR Group

At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and the development of marketing materials. By leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and client needs, the team highlights the firm’s expertise and resonate with prospective clients. 

Position Summary

The Proposal Specialist develops tailored content to support sector(s) project pursuits (opportunities). This content will include writing project narratives along with bios and resumes for design professionals, developing project plates, and development of other unique content for sector pursuits. With experience, this role will manage individual project pursuits and production of on-time, brand standard compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion.

What you will do:

• Manage individual pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with some oversight.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary pursuit team (designers, architects, engineers, planners, interiors, and specialty design) to write and produce content in our brand voice and style to support sector(s) project pursuits in the DLR Group brand voice and style.
• Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win rate goals with quality execution.
• Record discovered project and people information in firm database (Vision) to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams to develop and maintain up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information to facilitate effective workflows across the team; this includes proactive content capture following submittal.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred)
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines
• Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators.
• Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions
• Experience leading or supporting a pursuit process to win work with / familiarity with the needs of and relevant messaging for private clients including Fortune 500 companies, major hotel brands/flags, and commercial real estate developers.

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.  

About Sports at DLR Group

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.

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. 

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.    

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 six years of professional experience in architecture 

• Professional licensure required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not 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 

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT* 

DLR Group's Kansas City Office has an opening for an Architect to support the growth of our K-12 Education Sector. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.  

About K-12 Education at DLR Group

Our team of educators, researchers, anthropologists, planners, architects, engineers, building performance experts, and interior designers draw from evidence-based design to aid schools in bridging the gap from old and new to improve all facets of operations, and elevate learning through design. Understanding the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change, our K-12 Education Studio works with schools across the country to navigate this change to better serve communities and improve educational experiences and outcomes for students.

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. 

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.    

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 six years of professional experience in architecture 

• Professional licensure required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not 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 

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT* 

DLR Group's Kansas City Office has an opening for an Architect to support the growth of our Private Markets. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.  

About Mixed-Use and Hospitality at DLR Group

DLR Group’s Mixed-Use and Hospitality practices create vibrant, experience-driven destinations that bring people together and shape how communities connect and thrive. We partner with developers and clients to design environments that blend functionality, identity, and a strong sense of place.

Our Mixed-Use work integrates diverse uses, activates public spaces, and fosters dynamic, resilient communities through a people-first approach. In Hospitality, we bring storytelling to life through design, creating memorable guest experiences that reflect both brand identity and local culture.

Through an integrated, design-driven approach, we deliver innovative solutions that elevate the user experience and create lasting value.

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. 

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.    

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 six years of professional experience in architecture 

• Professional licensure required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not 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 

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT* 

We have an opening for a Proposal Manager, Justice+Civic. 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:

• Chicago, IL
• Cleveland, OH
• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Overland Park, KS
• Minneapolis, MN
• Omaha, NE
• Phoenix, AR
• Riverside, CA
• Sacramento, CA

About Marketing Sector at DLR Group

At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and the development of marketing materials. By leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and client needs, the team highlights the firm’s expertise and resonate with prospective clients. 

Position Summary

The Proposal Manager leads the pursuit process and production of on-time, brand standard-compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion for the firm. The Proposal Manager will lead and produce their own pursuits while delegating and coordinating the production of specific supporting content.

What you will do:

• Manage multiple concurrent pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with little oversight.
• Inspire a multi-disciplinary pursuit team (designers, project managers, client leaders, and creative services) to leverage business development intelligence, develop a persuasive win theme, and deliver content in support of the client’s needs.
• Synthesize complex information streams into compelling written responses to client needs and RFP requirements; edit written content from the pursuit team (designers, client leader, etc.) to match brand voice and professional style.
• Coach project team on presentation best practices to support win in an interview setting.
• Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win rate goals, with a strong conversion strategy and execution.
• Support DLR Group’s ROI goals and BD framework by identifying Random Acts of Marketing (RAM) and adhering to strong process management.
• Record discovered project and people information in the firm's database (Vantagepoint) to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Develop and leverage your knowledge base – including industry research, business development intelligence, firm capabilities, and market sector expertise – to inform win strategies, add value, and increase the likelihood of winning.
• Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with a) Pursuit teams to produce and maintain an up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information to facilitate effective and efficient workflows across the team; this includes proactive content capture following submittal. b) Graphic design teams on key pursuits to develop custom, on-brand visual assets that support defined win themes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred)
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Experience And Skills:

• Experience leading a pursuit process to win work with / familiarity with the needs of and relevant messaging for private clients including Fortune 500 companies, major hotel brands/flags, and commercial real estate developers.
• Experience leading successful SF330s and RFQ/P responses for government and public entities.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators.
• Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions.
• Strong project and people management skills –the ability to quickly build consensus, and positively 'manage up' to get senior-level individuals to support established processes with input and insight in a timely manner.

Location

• Kansas City

DLR Group is an integrated design firm that aspires to be the most creative enterprise on the planet. Our brand 
promise is to elevate the human experience through design. If that challenge is appealing, you're at the right 
place.

We are seeking a high energy internal communications professional with a passion for building brands to join 
an ambitious team that intends to transform the model of marketing communications in the A/E/C industry. If 
you are an emerging storyteller, design thinker, and communicator who can engage internal audiences at all 
levels of an organization through written and digital content, this is a career opportunity for you to join a 
growing and creative team.

Position Summary

The Internal Communications Specialist will be a member of the DLR Group Brand Communications Team, 
working in partnership with the Internal Communications Leader to ensure all DLR Group employee-owners feel 
informed and valued through effective communications. This individual will support internal enterprise clients 
including Executive Leaders, Human Resources, and enterprise teams to craft annual communications 
strategies and implement internal communications plans to a calendar of activity. Additionally, this role will 
support the planning and execution of firm meetings and events, including coordinating with stakeholders and 
firm leaders, developing content, and managing day-of logistics. In this role, the Internal Communications 
Specialist will be required to balance individual team needs and programs against enterprise initiatives. 

What You Will Do 

• Relentlessly champion firm written guidelines and brand style, ensuring communications maintain the 
  integrity of the verbal and visual brand and voice.
• Provide strategic guidance to internal clients, including Executive Leaders, Human Resources, and 
  enterprise teams to define audiences and ensure internal communications are accurate, timely, and 
  engaging.
• Develop strong relationships with internal clients, ensuring timely follow-up and reliable follow-through 
  of deliverables based on production schedules.
• Continually prioritize, multi-task, and effectively project manage a variety of concurrent assignments 
  under tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related discipline.
• 2-5 years of communications experience in a corporate setting; preferably with a multi-office national 
  or global company.
• Relevant experience in architecture/engineering/construction industry or B2B organization is 
  desirable.
• Relevant experience supporting Executive Leaders, Human Resources, and/or enterprise teams with 
  the execution of communication strategies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite and other various tools used for 
  corporate intranets and communications.
• Proven track record of teamwork, innovation, and results.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously to 
  produce high-quality deliverables on tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Strong client, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel as projects require.

DLR Group is seeking a talented Graphic Designer in Overland Park, KS to join an in-house team that aims to transform the model of marketing communications in the A/E/C industry. 

Position Summary 

As a Graphic Designer, you will join DLR Group’s in-house marketing and communications team to create compelling B2B visual narratives and assets – this role will specifically support our K-12 Education sector. You will be a champion of the DLR Group brand, maintaining its integrity while creatively adapting the brand palette to suit diverse marketing and storytelling goals. You will collaborate daily with K-12’s Senior Graphic Designer, as well as a multidisciplinary marketing and brand team; co-own our brand integrity with fellow graphic designers across diverse sector teams; and be supported by the Brand Communications Leader and Graphic Design Leader. 

What You Will Do 

• Designs diverse deliverables, including long-form brochures and reports; infographics and diagrams; social media and interactive web assets; presentations; trade show materials; and other materials supporting marketing and communications goals and initiatives. 
• Creates production art to support the Senior Graphic Designer. 
• Uses thoughtful questioning to understand the project objective 
• Partners with marketing to identify their storytelling opportunities. 
• Communicates clearly, actively, and effectively; and can convey to in-house clients the value propositions of design ideas and solutions. 
• Thrives working with a single brand palette, pushing creativity within a unified brand identity 
• Is equally passionate about the details in producing design assets as much as iterating big picture creative concepts 
• Manages multiple, diverse concurrent projects to meet deadlines with design excellence 

Required Qualifications

• 2 - 4  years of graphic design experience with an in-house team or creative agency 
• A compelling portfolio of diverse graphic design experience 
• Experience with print and digital deliverables 
• Proficient in InDesign - this will be essential for work supporting our marketing teams. 
• Expertise in other fundamental design tools, including but not limited to: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, etc.); MS PowerPoint; and website builders 
• Confidence, self-discipline, and the ability to work effectively across multiple time zones 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with AEC professional services firms 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and asynchronous collaboration tools such as SharePoint Experience  
• Experience with creating motion graphics (and related design tools) is desirable 
• Experience in UI/UX design (and related design tools) is beneficial 
• Passion for the built environment and the impact it has on people. DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. 

DLR Group's Overland Park Office has an opening for an Interior Designer. 

Position Summary

As an Interior Designer at DLR Group, you will play a versatile role in our Interiors team, with responsibilities that vary across projects. You will be involved in developing comprehensive material and finish palettes, creating 3D renderings, and preparing presentation drawings. You'll also coordinate the design and technical development of interior aspects of projects, working closely with the integrated design team to deliver high-quality work that meets project scope, schedule, budget, and fee requirements.

In addition, you may assist the project manager with scheduling, developing work plans, creating cartoon sets, and ensuring QA/QC throughout the project. You'll often take the lead on interior design efforts, client interactions, and presentations. Our Interiors team is committed to upholding and promoting our company's core values in every aspect of their work. This role offers an opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact on a variety of projects.

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 design excellence
• Integrate quality assurance/control processes and company standards, coordinating with Project Managers
• Maintain project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project documents
• Demonstrate strong conceptual design, space planning, and ability to detail constructable design ideas
• Apply appropriate products, materials, and FF&E aligned with sustainability goals, and create graphic presentations
• Attend site walks and Construction Administration meetings, sharing lessons learned to improve project coordination
• Lead collaboration within the project team, generating and communicating design ideas and solutions
• Ensure BIM standards are applied, oversee QA/QC procedures, and resolve clash detection issues
• Manage time effectively and align construction/material costs with project budgets

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years of professional experience in interior design
• Undergraduate Degree in Interior Design required
• Comprehensive technical knowledge with strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Revit and knowledgeable in Bluebeam with strong proficiency in A/E/I/P software
• Expertise in design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles for producing precise technical plans
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask
• Actively seeks to enhance knowledge and contributes to marketing and business development efforts

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DLR Group has an opening for a Senior Electrical Engineer. 

Locations: 

•  Overland Park, KS

Position Summary:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of electrical systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types. As part of our integrated design teams you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will be responsible for participating in the design process of electrical building systems and preparing detailed electrical engineering drawings and calculations.

The successful candidate will:

• Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies.
• Develop electrical designs from concept through completion of construction.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Coordinate electrical design requirements with architecture, mechanical, and other disciplines.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years experience as an Electrical Designer designing power and lighting building systems on complex projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer designing power and lighting building systems on complex projects.
• Experience with BIM, specifically Revit MEP.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.
• An appreciation and understanding of architectural design and how architects work and think.

DLR Group has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer. 

Position Summary

As part of the engineering team at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of control systems from schematics through construction administration for buildings across a variety of sectors including Higher Education, Culture & Performing Arts, Healthcare, K-12, Justice/Civic, Mission Critical, and Energy. As part of our integrated design teams, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will be responsible for participating in the design process of building systems and preparing detailed drawings and specifications.

The successful candidate will

• Lead multiple projects and staff over multiple regions to assure local teams of engineers know the specific design criteria of projects and train engineering teams on design of control systems.
• Assure quality of design produced by teams through multiple touch points
• Manage engineering project execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope while maintaining client expectations
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and preparing regular status reports
• Facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultants
• Actively engage in business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses, participating in client interviews and fostering client relationships.
• Lead the design of building automation, smoke control, and electrical system control systems on projects.
• Collaborate early and often with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process
• Carry out technical review of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuance
• Represent DLR Group at meetings with owners, clients, and suppliers
• Mentor emerging professional engineers and assist in the development and implementation of controls standards firm wide.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience writing controls specifications, creating controls system diagrams, and writing sequences of operations.
• Familiarity with facility operations and maintenance of building systems
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Understanding of business management and customer service principles
• Knowledge of building and energy codes
• Demonstrated record of consistent quality work
• Ability to lead others and foster teamwork
• Knowledge and support of DLR Group’s climate action strategy and commitments, including AIA2030, MEP2040 and SE2050

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consulting engineering or A/E firm as an engineer designing mechanical, power, lighting, and/or low voltage systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• 15+ years of experience working as an engineer, including design of building systems.
• Experience with SCADA systems design.
• Experience with integrating of lighting systems into a building automation system.
• Experience with integrating electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems into security and building automation systems.
• LEED accreditation.
• Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow.
• Building energy modeling experience.

DLR Group has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer with a focused skillset on data center projects. 

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer for Mission Critical Projects is responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of mechanical systems for high-performance, technically complex facilities such as data centers, laboratories, clean rooms, and critical infrastructure environments. This role involves collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative, efficient, and scalable HVAC and cooling solutions that meet strict reliability and redundancy requirements.

The successful candidate will

• Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.
• Create and coordinate documents using Revit.
• Perform mechanical/HVAC calculations including code research. 
• Perform plumbing/fire protection calculations including code research.
• Write and review specifications.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals.
• Conduct site visits when needed.
• Manage mechanical project teams and/or interdisciplinary project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering. 
• 10+ years of experience in a MEP or integrated design firm working on commercial/public projects, including the design of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection building systems on complex projects.
• 5+ years of experience of design experience related to data centers.
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC, plumbing and fire protection building systems on complex projects.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.

DLR Group has an opening for an Electrical Engineer with a focused skillset on data center projects. 

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer for Mission Critical Projects is responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of electrical systems for high-performance, technically complex facilities such as data centers, laboratories, clean rooms, and critical infrastructure environments. This role involves collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative, efficient electrical building systems and preparing detailed electrical engineering drawings and calculations.

The successful candidate will

• Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process.
• Create and coordinate documents using Revit.
• Develop electrical designs from concept through completion of construction.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts.
• Write and review specifications.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals.
• Conduct site visits when needed.
• Manage electrical project teams and/or interdisciplinary project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering. 
• 10+ years of experience in a MEP or integrated design firm working on Electrical projects designing power and lighting building systems on complex projects.
• 5+ years of experience of design experience related to data centers.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer designing power and lighting building systems on complex projects.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.

DLR Group has an opening for a Mission Critical Mechanical Design Leader. 

Position Summary

As the Mission Critical Mechanical Design Leader, you will be responsible for leading the design of mechanical systems for buildings within the Mission Critical space.  You will lead a mechanical engineering team to produce high-quality construction documents using Revit and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. As part of the integrated design team, you will collaborate closely with other disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage operations, execution, and expectations for the Mechanical Engineering Discipline tied to Mission Critical.
• Workplan mechanical engineering projects and manage staff to execute work to the plan to achieve profitability goals.
• Assign duties, responsibilities, and projects to personnel, properly balancing staffing and workload (team and personal) to achieve profit and revenue growth goals.
• Schedule, facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients related to overall operations.
• Partner with sector and practice leadership to perform all personnel functions such as recruitment, training, and evaluation of personnel.
• Support business development initiatives by assisting the RFP process, participating in project interviews, and actively engaging in community and/or industry specific organization that will build the DLR Group brand.
• Maintain industry leading workplace practices to drive operating unit and culture towards a great place to work status.
• Develop mechanical designs from concept through completion of construction, including engineering design calculations, detailed engineering reports and narratives, and coordination of mechanical design requirements.
• Perform quality control of the mechanical engineering plans and specifications.
• Direct or coordinate activities of personnel, vendors, and consultants.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Licensed Mechanical Engineer.
• 15+ years of experience working as a mechanical engineer, including design of HVAC systems, central utility plants, plumbing and fire suppression systems.
• 5+ years of experience of design experience related to data centers.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Prior experience leading teams of Engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) work flow.

We have an opening for a Project Scheduler. This role can be based in the following cities.

• Chicago
• Kansas City
• Minneapolis
• Omaha

Position Summary:

At DLR Group as a Project Scheduler you are critical to supporting successful project delivery, serving as the backbone of planning and coordination across the team. In this critical project controls role, you’ll develop, manage, and maintain detailed resource-loaded Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules and workflow management tools that keep complex projects on track. Partnering closely with project managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget while facilitating clear, consistent communication across all stakeholders. You’ll monitor progress, anticipate challenges, and proactively identify scheduling risks and mitigation strategies to keep work moving forward. By aligning timelines with project goals and resource availability, as a Project Scheduler plays an essential role in ensuring each project’s success—from planning through completion.

If you’re someone who thrives on precision, collaboration, and problem-solving—bringing together analytical thinking, strong communication, and technical master of scheduling tools this could be the role for you. Join us and make an impact where timing and teamwork matter most!

What you will do:

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, including tasks, dependencies, durations, assigned resources, and milestones.
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and other stakeholders to gather accurate information and ensure the schedule reflects the complete scope of project activities.
• Track project progress, update schedules regularly, and ensure changes are clearly communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform critical path analyses to identify key tasks, potential delays, and schedule impacts.
• Proactively identify and mitigate scheduling risks to maintain project timelines and budget integrity.
• Advise project teams of potential risks, delays, or conflicts, and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Adjust schedules as necessary to keep projects on track and minimize exposure to risk.
• Integrate internal project schedules with design and construction partner schedules across a variety of contract types and delivery models.
• Support project teams in allocating and managing resources effectively to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Provide schedule inputs for revenue projections, Planifi workplans, INDEPRO tracking, and quality control (QC) reviews.
• Communicate schedule updates, changes, and key insights clearly and proactively to all stakeholders.
• Prepare and present schedule reports to project teams and leadership, including financial and resource projections based on resource-loaded schedules.
• Support business development initiatives by preparing proposed schedules and contributing to RFQ, RFP, and interview processes as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Construction Industry, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of scheduling experience
• High proficiency in scheduling tool, preferably Microsoft Project
• Dynamic and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works effectively across multidisciplinary teams, and adapts well to shifting priorities and ambiguity.
• Highly organized and proactive, with strong time management skills to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain exceptional attention to detail
• Proven understanding of project management principles, including critical path analysis and resource allocation.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and foster meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of overall experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
• Professional licensure or certification preferred but not required.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position, including temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including OPT and CPT), TN, J, H-1B, or those who need employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Senior Electrical Engineer - Justice + Civic 

Position Summary 

As a Senior Electrical Engineer focused on elevating our work within the Justice + Civic sector, you will have the opportunity to work on highly complex projects while collaborating with the sector team to achieve our business plan goals. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. You will collaborate closely with all disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs. 

You will collaborate with the sector leadership team to develop and execute strategies for business development, growing our integrated practice. You will play a key role in client relationship development and management. You will also guide the engineering team to ensure deliverables are of a consistent quality and within budget. 

 As stewards of the built environment, DLR Group’s Justice+Civic studio elevates behavioral, environmental, and social betterment, resulting in healing, equity, and transformation for the individual and community. 

The successful candidate will 

• Lead multiple projects and staff over multiple regions to assure local teams of engineers know the specific design criteria of justice projects and train engineering teams in the project type 
• Assure quality of design produced by teams through multiple touch points 
• Manage engineering project execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope while maintaining client expectations 
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and preparing regular status reports 
• Facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultants 
• Actively engage in business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses, participating in client interviews and fostering client relationships 
• Lead the design on projects of significance 
• Collaborate early and often with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process 
• Carry out technical review of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuance 
• Represent DLR Group at meetings with owners, clients, and suppliers 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering 
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) 
• 15+ years of experience working as an engineer, including design of building systems related to Justice + Civic sector 
• A strong understanding of electrical engineering knowledge:  
• Smoke control systems design and coordination with smoke modeling consultants 
• Specific knowledge of lighting systems as they relate to justice facilities, especially correctional facilities 
• Security requirements of justice facilities and how electrical systems tie into security systems 
• Familiarity with facility operations and maintenance of building systems 
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines 
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Understanding of business management and customer service principles 
• Knowledge of local building and energy codes 
• Demonstrated record of consistent quality work 
• Ability to lead others and foster teamwork 
• Knowledge and support of DLR Group’s climate action strategy and commitments, including AIA2030, MEP2040 and SE2050 

Preferred Qualifications 

• WELL, LEED or relevant accreditation to the region 

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Justice + Civic 

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on elevating our work within the Justice + Civic sector, you will have the opportunity to work on highly complex projects while collaborating with the sector team to achieve our business plan goals. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to produce high-quality construction documents and manage project schedules to meet deliverable requirements. You will collaborate closely with all disciplines to produce highly integrated building designs. 

You will collaborate with the sector leadership team to develop and execute strategies for business development, growing our integrated practice. You will play a key role in client relationship development and management. You will also guide the engineering team to ensure deliverables are of a consistent quality and within budget. 

As stewards of the built environment, DLR Group’s Justice+Civic studio elevates behavioral, environmental, and social betterment, resulting in healing, equity, and transformation for the individual and community. 

The successful candidate will 

• Lead multiple projects and staff over multiple regions to assure local teams of engineers know the specific design criteria of justice projects and train engineering teams in the project type 
• Assure quality of design produced by teams through multiple touch points 
• Manage engineering project execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope while maintaining client expectations 
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and preparing regular status reports 
• Facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultants 
• Actively engage in business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses, participating in client interviews and fostering client relationships 
• Lead the design on projects of significance 
• Collaborate early and often with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process 
• Carry out technical review of interdisciplinary teams prior to issuance 
• Represent DLR Group at meetings with owners, clients, and suppliers 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering 
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) 
• 15+ years of experience working as an engineer, including design of building systems related to Justice + Civic sector.  
• A strong understanding of Mechanical engineering knowledge:  
• Smoke control systems design and coordination with smoke modeling consultants 
• Specific mechanical and plumbing systems used in justice facilities 
• Security requirements of justice facilities and how mechanical and plumbing systems tie into security systems 
• Familiarity with facility operations and maintenance of building systems 
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines 
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Understanding of business management and customer service principles 
• Knowledge of local building and energy codes 
• Demonstrated record of consistent quality work 
• Ability to lead others and foster teamwork 
• Knowledge and support of DLR Group’s climate action strategy and commitments, including AIA2030, MEP2040 and SE2050 

Preferred Qualifications 

• WELL, LEED or relevant accreditation to the region  

Our marketing team is seeking a Proposal Specialist, Justice + Civic with a passion for building brands to join our Justice Civic and Transportation sectors, supporting the winning of new work through proposal deliverable development that lead the A/E/C industry. 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:

• Charlotte
• Dallas
• Minneapolis
• Omaha
• Orlando
• Overland Park
• Sacramento

About Marketing Sector at DLR Group

At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and the development of marketing materials. By leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and client needs, the team highlights the firm’s expertise and resonate with prospective clients. 

Position Summary

The Proposal Specialist develops tailored content to support sector(s) project pursuits (opportunities). This content will include writing project narratives along with bios and resumes for design professionals, developing project plates, and development of other unique content for sector pursuits. With experience, this role will manage individual project pursuits and production of on-time, brand standard compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion.

What you will do:

• Manage individual pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with some oversight.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary pursuit team (designers, architects, engineers, planners, interiors, and specialty design) to write and produce content in our brand voice and style to support sector(s) project pursuits in the DLR Group brand voice and style.
• Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win rate goals with quality execution.
• Record discovered project and people information in firm database (Vision) to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams to develop and maintain up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information to facilitate effective workflows across the team; this includes proactive content capture following submittal.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred)
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines
• Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators.
• Experience with SF330s and RFQ/P responses for government and public entities.
• Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions

Our marketing team is seeking a Proposal Specialist, Justice + Civic with a passion for building brands to join our Justice Civic and Transportation sectors, supporting the winning of new work through proposal deliverable development that lead the A/E/C industry. 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:

• Charlotte
• Dallas
• Minneapolis
• Omaha
• Orlando
• Overland Park
• Sacramento

About Marketing Sector at DLR Group

At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and the development of marketing materials. By leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and client needs, the team highlights the firm’s expertise and resonate with prospective clients. 

Position Summary

The Proposal Specialist develops tailored content to support sector(s) project pursuits (opportunities). This content will include writing project narratives along with bios and resumes for design professionals, developing project plates, and development of other unique content for sector pursuits. With experience, this role will manage individual project pursuits and production of on-time, brand standard compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion.

What you will do:

• Manage individual pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with some oversight.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary pursuit team (designers, architects, engineers, planners, interiors, and specialty design) to write and produce content in our brand voice and style to support sector(s) project pursuits in the DLR Group brand voice and style.
• Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win rate goals with quality execution.
• Record discovered project and people information in firm database (Vision) to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams to develop and maintain up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information to facilitate effective workflows across the team; this includes proactive content capture following submittal.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred)
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines
• Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators.
• Experience with SF330s and RFQ/P responses for government and public entities.
• Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions

We have an opening for a Proposal Manager, Justice+Civic. 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:

• Chicago, IL
• Cleveland, OH
• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Overland Park, KS
• Minneapolis, MN
• Omaha, NE
• Phoenix, AR
• Riverside, CA
• Scaramento, CA

About Marketing Sector at DLR Group

At DLR Group, the Marketing team provides strategic support in pursuit of new opportunities and the development of marketing materials. By leveraging a deep understanding of market trends and client needs, the team highlights the firm’s expertise and resonate with prospective clients. 

Position Summary

The Proposal Manager leads the pursuit process and production of on-time, brand standard-compliant deliverables (statement of qualification, request for proposal response, and interviews) from RFP receipt to interview completion for the firm. The Proposal Manager will lead and produce their own pursuits while delegating and coordinating the production of specific supporting content.

What you will do:

• Manage multiple concurrent pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with little oversight.
• Inspire a multi-disciplinary pursuit team (designers, project managers, client leaders, and creative services) to leverage business development intelligence, develop a persuasive win theme, and deliver content in support of the client’s needs.
• Synthesize complex information streams into compelling written responses to client needs and RFP requirements; edit written content from the pursuit team (designers, client leader, etc.) to match brand voice and professional style.
• Coach project team on presentation best practices to support win in an interview setting.
• Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win rate goals, with a strong conversion strategy and execution.
• Support DLR Group’s ROI goals and BD framework by identifying Random Acts of Marketing (RAM) and adhering to strong process management.
• Record discovered project and people information in the firm's database (Vantagepoint) to ensure institutional knowledge.
• Develop and leverage your knowledge base – including industry research, business development intelligence, firm capabilities, and market sector expertise – to inform win strategies, add value, and increase the likelihood of winning.
• Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
• Collaborate with a) Pursuit teams to produce and maintain an up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information to facilitate effective and efficient workflows across the team; this includes proactive content capture following submittal. b) Graphic design teams on key pursuits to develop custom, on-brand visual assets that support defined win themes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred)
• Eligibility to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Experience And Skills:

• Experience leading a pursuit process to win work with / familiarity with the needs of and relevant messaging for private clients including Fortune 500 companies, major hotel brands/flags, and commercial real estate developers.
• Experience leading successful SF330s and RFQ/P responses for government and public entities.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators.
• Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions.
• Strong project and people management skills –the ability to quickly build consensus, and positively 'manage up' to get senior-level individuals to support established processes with input and insight in a timely manner.

We have an opening for a Telecommunications + Security Designer. This role could be based in the following cities:

• Charlotte
• Cleveland
• Dallas
• Denver
• Fort Worth
• Houston
• Los Angeles
• Phoenix
• Portland
• Omaha
• Overland Park
• Washington, DC

Position Summary

As a Telecommunications Designer at DLR Group you will be responsible for preparing the design of telecommunications Network Cabling Infrastructure from schematic design through construction administration on a wide range of building types.

As part of our integrated design team, you will create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will be responsible for participating in the design process of technology systems, preparing detailed Telecommunication plans and specifications.

We know that our only way to grow is by hiring and keeping the best talent in our industry. If you feel like we are a good fit for you, tell us by applying!

What you will do:

• Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies
• Meet with client’s IT staff to determine project requirements and goals
• Develop telecommunications cabling infrastructure designs from concept through completion of construction
• Prepare telecom cabling infrastructure plans and specifications
• Prepare detailed telecom systems reports and narratives
• Coordinate Telecom design requirements with architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification through BICSI
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Evaluation/Design of Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure Systems
• Experience with Building Construction documents
• Experience with BIM (i.e., Autodesk Revit) and AutoCAD workflow
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work within an active, multi-disciplined environment
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects
• Ability to design and detail telecommunications plans and specifications in conjunction with in-house architects, engineers, and specialty design staff
• Availability to travel for job meetings, site visits and project interviews
• Proficiency with a PDF mark-up tool (such as Bluebeam)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a consulting engineering or A/E firm as a telecom cabling infrastructure designer
• Experience with sustainable building design
• Experience in facility types that coincide with the firm’s market channels, which include K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, Justice + Civic, Sports, and Workplace
• A degree from an accredited university in a field(s) relevant to telecommunications design, including electrical engineering, or other related discipline

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DLR Group has an opening for a Structural Engineer.

Position Summary:

As a Structural Engineer/Structural Designer at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of structural systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of new and existing building types. As part of the integrated design team, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.

If you are a collaborative designer with a strategic mindset this is 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.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop structural designs from concept through completion of construction for new and existing building types.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and structural system layouts
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives
• Act as a Structural Engineer-Of-Record (SEOR)
• Coordinate structural design with architecture, MEP and other disciplines
• Produce construction documents using Revit
• Write and review specifications
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals
• Conduct site visits when needed
• Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering
• 7+ years of new and existing buildings structural engineering experience, including the design of concrete, masonry, steel, wood materials; gravity and lateral systems
• Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc)
• Goal oriented with strong skills in problem solving, creativity, and attention to detail
• Understanding of commercial building materials, systems, and assemblies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design
• Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

We have an opening for a Senior Architect specializing in lab planning and supporting Science + Technology projects. 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:

• Overland Park, KS
• Nashville, TN
• Durham, NC
• Orlando, FL

Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual with 10+ years of Laboratory Planning experience to join our growing Science + Technology group. This position requires excellent communication and people skills as you will work closely with the firm’s Principals, Project Managers and Laboratory Planners while assuming senior level leadership for architectural laboratory programming, planning and design projects for a wide variety of clients and project types including but not limited to R+D facilities, teaching/learning environments, and analytical laboratories.

You will be responsible for helping grow the Science + Technology team by leading the laboratory planning efforts toward the successful completion of complex technology facilities. In addition, you will spend time performing business development activities, and planning and preparing capture plans, proposals, presentations and sharing your thought leadership at conferences. We are looking for innovative, creative, and forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about what they do and have fun along the way.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop trusting relationships with clients.
• Provide technical leadership on larger laboratory and science building design commissions, while concurrently overseeing and providing guidance on multiple small to medium-scale projects.
• Prepare and lead design presentations and project meetings.
• Develop space programs and physical plans for laboratory and high-tech facilities.
• Collaborate with the project team in planning the facility by developing planning grids, laboratory organization and service distribution concepts.
• Lead documentation of laboratory systems such as casework, lab equipment, and development of laboratory spaces to create innovative settings for discovery.
• Work closely with design architects, lab planners, and owners in documentation development and construction administration follow-through.
• Participate in marketing and business development efforts through pre-positioning, proposal development, interview participation and presentations.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Planning, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, leading and working on a range of project types, complexity, and scale.
• Experience with academic, research and STEM facilities for college & university clients.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication and organizational skills, facilitating the development of trusted relationships with clients and staff.
• Strong technical competence and proven experience in programming, design, and construction of laboratory facilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation, jurisdiction review, and construction practices.
• The ability to manage clients, project teams, and project processes with ease.
• Proficiency with and experience using current design software including Revit, Bluebeam, Enscape, and SketchUp.
• The ability to travel locally, nationally & internationally up to 25%.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our dynamic Science + Technology team culture.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Architect
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines

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