K-12 Education Studio Leader: Grow Our Practice

DLR Group; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DLR Group in Nashville seeks a Studio Leader/Client Leader to drive growth of the K-12 Education practice, manage client relationships, and guide project delivery with a focus on design excellence and financial success.

You will lead business development, mentor staff, oversee staffing, and collaborate with Project Manager and Design Leader to ensure successful projects for Tennessee school districts, while embracing our hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in AEC with K-12 leadership in the Southeast
• Strong business management and leadership skills
• Proven client relationship management
• Experience with design processes and project financials

Responsibilities

• Manage project execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope while maintaining client expectations.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Design Leader on staffing, responsibilities, and performance feedback for project team members.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensure adherence to quality standards, and prepare 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 strengthening relationships with school districts in Nashville and across Tennessee, contributing to RFP responses, and participating in client interviews.
• Oversee project invoicing, ensuring accuracy and alignment with work deliverables, and manage accounts receivable.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Project Management

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

DLR Group in Nashville seeks a Studio Leader/Client Leader to drive growth of the K-12 Education practice, manage client relationships, and guide project delivery with a focus on design excellence and financial success.

You will lead business development, mentor staff, oversee staffing, and collaborate with Project Manager and Design Leader to ensure successful projects for Tennessee school districts, while embracing our hybrid work model.