Senior Lead Interior Design

DPR Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a seasoned Architecture/Design Manager to lead architectural teams and oversee design delivery across projects. You will guide design development, ensure quality standards, and coordinate multi-disciplinary efforts with VDC integration.

The role requires a strong background in architecture, leadership, and collaboration to support DPR’s complex, sustainable construction projects across markets. Austin, TX is a key location, with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience leading architectural design teams.
• Strong coordination across disciplines and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural teams and manage design delivery.
• Coordinate design development and documentation across disciplines.
• Ensure drawings, models, and specs meet quality standards.
• Mentor team members and support professional growth.
• Collaborate with partners to resolve design and constructability issues.

Skills

Design leadership

Architectural design

Project coordination

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

VDC

Job description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Manages architectural teams and project-level design delivery, ensuring consistent execution of high-quality, coordinated architectural solutions. Oversees day-to-day design operations across assigned projects, supports implementation of established design standards, and ensures alignment with project goals, codes, and DPR practices. Provides people leadership, technical oversight, and cross-functional coordination to support reliable project delivery and development of architectural talent. Supports integration of DPR Self-Perform Work (SPW) and prefabrication products into project designs and works with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) teams to maintain a coordinated, continuous model and data environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages project assignments, resource allocation, and performance of architectural team members.
• Oversees design development, documentation, and coordination across disciplines.
• Manages architects to ensure drawings, models, and specifications meets quality and compliance requirements.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to resolve design, cost, and constructability issues.
• Implements and enforces architectural design standards, templates, and workflows.
• Supports business development efforts through technical input and proposal development.
• Mentors team members and facilitates professional development and skill growth.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

10+ years of experience in architectural design or design management required, including leadership of design teams.

Certifications and Licenses

• Update JD with years of experience DONE
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

DPR Construction is a pioneering general contractor specializing in sustainable, complex projects across technology, life sciences, healthcare, and education sectors, with a commitment to integrity and innovation.

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