Senior Project Architect - Hybrid Leader in Design & BIM

DLR Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day in-office work model

Employee-owned firm

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking an experienced Architect to manage all aspects of project document development for complex projects and coordinate with project teams to maintain QA/QC and schedule adherence. You will lead cross-functional design disciplines, mentor the production team, and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure design integrity and budget alignment.

You will participate in client presentations, engage with specialists, and adapt to multiple delivery methods including design-build,

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.
• Proficient in REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software.
• The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks.
• Licensure, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply practice standards and maintain comprehensive design and technical skill sets 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 work plan.
• 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 the 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

Skills

Architecture experience

Public project experience

Travel flexibility

Licensure preferred

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture

Tools

REVIT

CAD

Job description

DLR Group is seeking an experienced Architect to manage all aspects of project document development for complex projects and coordinate with project teams to maintain QA/QC and schedule adherence. You will lead cross-functional design disciplines, mentor the production team, and collaborate with Project Managers to ensure design integrity and budget alignment.

You will participate in client presentations, engage with specialists, and adapt to multiple delivery methods including design-build,