Project Architect, Higher Education at DLR Group

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Architectural Design, Project Management, BIM, Revit, Technical Design, Collaboration, Communication, Problem-Solving, Quality Assurance, Client Presentations, Documentation, Leadership, Initiative, Continuous Learning, Evidence-Based Design, Social Development

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

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. Join our Higher Education Studio as an Architect in our New York City office and help design the next generation of learning environments. About Higher Education at DLR Group DLR Group’s Higher Education practice fully embraces our responsibility to society by designing spaces that emphasize academic learning and social development. We are transforming the educational landscape, working with our clients to set new horizons for learning and living that enrich school communities, the spaces they strive to provide, and what they can achieve. Our team draws from evidence-based design to work with shareholders to affect student and teacher engagement, ensuring that learning is enhanced through design. We also understand the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change; our teams work with schools to navigate these challenges. 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 Project Manager’s 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: 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 8+ years of professional experience in architecture Professional licensure required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and standard architectural software 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* Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is: Pay Range $110,000—$130,000 USD DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together. DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the day-to-day design and technical development of projects, coordinating all aspects of project documentation and delivery. You will collaborate with the design team to produce high-quality work while ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets.