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 Architect . This role could be based in the following cities: Chicago Minneapolis About Hospitality at DLR Group: DLR Group's Hospitality sector uses a collaborative approach to understand a local community and then curate a project vision that aligns client goals and the brand personality of a hotel within that local environment. It’s storytelling through design to deliver a unique experience for every client and their guests.

Our portfolio includes many well-known projects where we created both architecture and the interior design, making a lasting impression on the luxury lifestyle market. ) DLR Group responds with solutions that are at the leading edge of the hospitality industry with designs that evoke emotion and elevate the guest experience through design. Position Summary: As a Senior Architect at DLR Group, you will take on a leadership role in managing key aspects of projects, overseeing the development and delivery of project documentation.

You will collaborate closely with integrated design teams to produce high-quality work, 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

: Lead project development, client relationships, and project implementation in coordination with the Project Manager and Project Designer Oversee and ensure quality assurance/control, adherence to practice standards, and protocol compliance Align design intent with project schedules, budgets, and profitability targets Spearhead conceptual design and technical strategies, coordinating all disciplines involved in building design Present design and technical solutions to clients and stakeholders Mentor and lead teams to produce high-quality deliverables and drive innovative design excellence Execute quality assurance and control measures throughout all project phases Maintain clear communication with the Project Manager and design team, ensuring alignment on design intent Manage client expectations and foster strong relationships through effective presentations and engagement Ensure timely project delivery while meeting budget and profitability goals

Required Qualifications

: Strong technical knowledge with the ability to coordinate and contribute to design and technical solutions Undergraduate Degree in Architecture required; professional licensure required Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in architecture Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and other standard architecture software Ability to lead sustainable design principles in technical plans and deliverables Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong organizational abilities Active participation in professional organizations and involvement in marketing and business development activities *TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT* Our comprehensive

Benefits

at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness p