Senior Architect

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. DLR Group's Fort Worth studio has an opening for a Senior Architect. As a Senior Architect, 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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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 12 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; Submission of current portfolio/work samples in PDF format

Benefits

Employee ownership; Flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays