K-12 Education Client Leader — Hybrid (Fort Worth)

DLR Group; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DLR Group’s Fort Worth office is hiring a K-12 Education Client Leader to drive business development, manage client relationships, and lead contract negotiations across K-12 education projects. You will balance project leadership with financial oversight, guiding teams and stakeholders to align with client goals and firm objectives.

You will educate clients on our design process, collaborate with the project manager for project success, and maintain ongoing client contact to foster a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or related construction field (Professional licensure preferred)
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the AEC industry, inclusive of at least 5 years in a client-facing role
• Robust understanding of K-12 Education market in the DFW area
• Strong understanding of business management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership
• Knowledge of customer service principles, including needs assessment, quality standards, and customer satisfaction
• Expertise in design techniques and tools for producing technical plans, drawings, and models
• Familiarity with building methods, materials, and systems for construction and renovation projects
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written
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Responsibilities

• Manage project execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope while maintaining client expectations
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on staffing, responsibilities, and performance feedback for project team members
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and preparing regular status reports
• Facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultants
• Participate in client contract negotiations, manage change requests, and approve project plan modifications
• Support business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses and participating in client interviews
• Oversee project invoicing, ensuring accuracy and alignment with work deliverables, and manage account receivables

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Education

Architecture degree

Engineering degree

Interior Design degree

Professional licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3D Modeling

Job description

DLR Group’s Fort Worth office is hiring a K-12 Education Client Leader to drive business development, manage client relationships, and lead contract negotiations across K-12 education projects. You will balance project leadership with financial oversight, guiding teams and stakeholders to align with client goals and firm objectives.

You will educate clients on our design process, collaborate with the project manager for project success, and maintain ongoing client contact to foster a