National Mission Critical Design Leader

DLR Group is seeking a Mission Critical Design Leader to help shape the future of resilient, high-performance environments that power the world’s most data-driven industries. This role is an opportunity to influence design culture, elevate technical excellence, and advance the firm’s mission to deliver integrated, human-centered, and operationally critical facilities. As a Mission Critical Design Leader, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of project document development and coordinating with all project team members to maintain the quality of the work product within the established project schedule for large, complex mission-critical facilities, including hyperscale data centers, emergency operations centers, industrial environments, and advanced manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

Managing all aspects of project document development and coordinating with project team members to maintain the quality of the work product within the established project schedule for large, complex mission-critical facilities; Partnering with Market Sector leadership to ensure project financial health, quality of design and documentation, risk mitigation, team collaboration, and seamless communication; Leading cross-functional design disciplines in developing innovative, technically rigorous solutions; Championing design quality and innovation across mission-critical project types; Mentoring and developing multidisciplinary design teams; Cultivating strong relationships with clients and technical stakeholders; Collaborating strategically with Project Managers to align design intent with scope, schedule, and performance goals

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a Project Architect or Project Engineer working on Data Center, Industrial, Warehouse Distribution, and Office projects, with 5+ years working on 10+ MW Data Center buildings; Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field; Proficient in REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software; Ability to travel occasionally; Licensed Architect or Engineer; Must be eligible to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship; Submit current portfolio/work samples in PDF format

Benefits

Hybrid work model; Flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays; 100% employee-owned