Senior Architect

DLR Group; Minneapolis, Chicago (MN, IL); On-site; USD 84,700 - 144,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays and paid time off

401(k) plan, employee stock ownership,

bonus opportunities

Job summary

DLR Group in Minneapolis/Chicago is seeking a Senior Architect to lead project development, manage client relationships, and oversee delivery of project documentation. You will collaborate with integrated design teams to ensure schedules, budgets, and design intent align across disciplines.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of architectural experience, licensure, and proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam, with strong communication and leadership skills to mentor teams and drive design excellence.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Architecture required; professional licensure required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in architecture.
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and other standard architecture software.
• Ability to lead sustainable design principles in technical plans and deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong organizational abilities.
• Active participation in professional organizations and involvement in marketing and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development, client relationships, and project implementation with the Project Manager and Project Designer
• Oversee and ensure quality assurance/control, adherence to practice standards, and protocol compliance
• Align design intent with project schedules, budgets, and profitability targets
• Spearhead conceptual design and technical strategies, coordinating all disciplines involved in building design
• Present design and technical solutions to clients and stakeholders
• Mentor and lead teams to produce high-quality deliverables and drive innovative design excellence
• Execute quality assurance and control measures throughout all project phases
• Maintain clear communication with the Project Manager and design team, ensuring alignment on design intent
• Manage client expectations and foster strong relationships through effective presentations and engagement
• Ensure timely project delivery while meeting budget and profitability goals

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Marketing & business development

Team mentoring

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Architecture

Professional licensure

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job 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.

We have an opening for a Senior Architect. This role could be based in the following cities:

• Chicago
• Minneapolis

About Hospitality at DLR Group: DLR Group's Hospitality sector uses a collaborative approach to understand a local community and then curate a project vision that aligns client goals and the brand personality of a hotel within that local environment. It’s storytelling through design to deliver a unique experience for every client and their guests. Our portfolio includes many well‑known projects where we created both architecture and the interior design, making a lasting impression on the luxury lifestyle market.

Position Summary: As a Senior Architect at DLR Group, you will take on a leadership role in managing key aspects of projects, overseeing the development and delivery of project documentation. You will collaborate closely with integrated design teams to produce high‑quality work, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and work plans.

What you will do:

• Lead project development, client relationships, and project implementation in coordination with the Project Manager and Project Designer
• Oversee and ensure quality assurance/control, adherence to practice standards, and protocol compliance
• Align design intent with project schedules, budgets, and profitability targets
• Spearhead conceptual design and technical strategies, coordinating all disciplines involved in building design
• Present design and technical solutions to clients and stakeholders
• Mentor and lead teams to produce high-quality deliverables and drive innovative design excellence
• Execute quality assurance and control measures throughout all project phases
• Maintain clear communication with the Project Manager and design team, ensuring alignment on design intent
• Manage client expectations and foster strong relationships through effective presentations and engagement
• Ensure timely project delivery while meeting budget and profitability goals

Required Qualifications:

• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to coordinate and contribute to design and technical solutions
• Undergraduate Degree in Architecture required; professional licensure required
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in architecture
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and other standard architecture software
• Ability to lead sustainable design principles in technical plans and deliverables
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong organizational abilities
• Active participation in professional organizations and involvement in marketing and business development activities

Benefits: 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 $84,700 - $144,430 USD.