Project Architect, Education Market

DLR Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DLR Group in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an Architect to support our Education sector. The role involves managing project documentation for complex healthcare projects and collaborating closely with teams to ensure project quality and timeliness. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's in architecture, 7-11 years of experience, and proficiency in REVIT and CAD software. This position offers a hybrid work model, providing flexible work-from-home options.

Qualifications

• 7-11 years of professional architecture experience.
• Professional experience working on public projects, preferably in Education / K-12 projects.
• The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project document development for complex healthcare projects.
• Lead cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions.
• Plan, design, and coordinate projects of varying sizes.

Skills

BIM standards

REVIT

CAD

Communication

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or related field

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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.

DLR Group's Charlotte office has an opening for an Architect to support our Education sector. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.

Position Summary

Architects at DLR Group are responsible for managing all aspects of project document development for complex Healthcare projects both large and small. They are also responsible for coordination with project team members to maintain work product quality within the established project schedule.

As part of our integrated design teams you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with the Project Manager 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.

Sector Summary

Our team of educators, researchers, anthropologists, planners, architects, engineers, building performance experts, and interior designers draw from evidence-based design to aid schools in bridging the gap from old and new to improve all facets of operations, and elevate learning through design. Understanding the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change, our K-12 Education Studio works with schools across the country to navigate this change to better serve communities and improve educational experiences and outcomes for students.

What you will do:

• Apply practice standards and maintain comprehensive design and technical skillsets across project deliverables
• Ensure BIM standards are applied, QA/QC procedures are followed, and clash detection issues are resolved
• Plan, design, and coordinate projects of varying sizes, while applying advanced architectural concepts and innovative techniques
• Coordinate drawings and specifications with the specification writer and assist in preparing sections as assigned
• Review cost estimates for design alignment and manage time in alignment with the project workplan
• Communicate effectively with the project team through written, oral, and visual means, and lead collaboration to generate design solutions
• Engage peers and specialty experts for holistic solutions and participate in client presentations
• Meet deliverable deadlines, understand construction and material costs, and ensure alignment with the project budget
• Have a comprehensive understanding of, and the ability to coordinate and lead, the design disciplines in developing technical solutions
• Work with contractor during design and construction phase through various project delivery methods including design-build, design-assist, and design-bid-build
• Have knowledge of all aspects of professional practice from schematic design through project close-out
• Be able to work and present ideas in a team environment as well as self-manage and self-motivate in a creative environment
• Manage and guide assignments of the production team during design and documentation phase
• Provide QA/QC to the project team and strive for design and technical excellence in design deliverables
• Possess a high level of technical proficiency and attention to detail in the production of drawings
• Work directly with Project Managers and Designers in the conceptual development of project documents
• Grow as a leader of the in-house team, coordinating with engineers, interior designers, the PM and consultants

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or related field
• 7-11 years of professional architecture experience
• Professional experience working on public projects, preferably in Education / K-12 projects
• Proficient in REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software
• The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks
• Licensure, preferred

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*

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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As set forth in DLR Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.