About this Architect role at DPR Construction
Job Description
GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a Lead Architect.
At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Leads the architectural design process for complex or multi-phase projects. Oversees design development, documentation, and coordination of architectural systems, ensuring alignment with client goals, codes, and DPR standards. Collaborates closely with engineers, contractors, and prefabrication teams to produce coordinated and manufacturable designs. Leads integration of DPR Self-Perform Work (SPW) and prefabrication products into project designs, leveraging Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) practices to support a coordinated, continuous model and data environment from design through fabrication and construction.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversees architectural scope from concept through construction documentation.
Directs coordination among design disciplines to ensure integration of architectural and building system elements.
Leads design review sessions to confirm compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
Develops project-specific detailing standards and contributes to template and library updates.
Provides technical guidance to architects and designers throughout project execution.
Coordinates with manufacturing and construction teams to ensure designs support constructability and prefabrication.
Contributes to continuous improvement of design workflows and processes.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
15+ years of experience in architectural design and coordination required, including experience leading project design efforts.
Certifications and Licenses:
Registered Architect (RA) license required.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification preferred.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.
