Senior Architect & Design Lead - Employee-Owned Firm

DLR Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Four-day in-office work model with Fri

Job summary

DLR Group is an integrated design firm focused on elevating the human experience through thoughtful architecture. As Senior Architect, you will lead project development, manage team delivery, and ensure quality across documentation, schedules, and budgets within our integrated design teams.

You will partner with the Project Manager to ensure financial health, risk prevention, and cross-disciplinary collaboration while guiding design excellence and sustainable outcomes across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Architecture required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional architecture experience.
• Licensure as an architect is required.
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam and other standard software.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development, client relationships, and project implementation with the Project Manager and Project Designer.
• Oversee 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

Project leadership

Communication skills

Marketing & business development

Professional licensure

Sustainable design principles

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

DLR Group is an integrated design firm focused on elevating the human experience through thoughtful architecture. As Senior Architect, you will lead project development, manage team delivery, and ensure quality across documentation, schedules, and budgets within our integrated design teams.

You will partner with the Project Manager to ensure financial health, risk prevention, and cross-disciplinary collaboration while guiding design excellence and sustainable outcomes across multiple projects.