K-12 Education Project Architect — Hybrid (Remote Fridays)

DLR Group; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DLR Group in Kansas City seeks an Architect to support the K-12 Education Sector, focusing on design development and project documentation within an integrated design team. You will help ensure schedules and budgets are met, and you will partner with the Project Manager to maintain project health.

You will lead cross-functional disciplines, apply advanced architectural concepts, and ensure BIM standards are applied.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture required.
• Minimum of six years of professional experience in architecture.
• Professional licensure required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Rendering Software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Suite.
• Competent in technical design with ability to investigate, evaluate, and recommend solutions meeting 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Rendering Software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

DLR Group in Kansas City seeks an Architect to support the K-12 Education Sector, focusing on design development and project documentation within an integrated design team. You will help ensure schedules and budgets are met, and you will partner with the Project Manager to maintain project health.

You will lead cross-functional disciplines, apply advanced architectural concepts, and ensure BIM standards are applied.