Senior Project Designer, Higher Education

DLR Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Flexible work model

Job summary

DLR Group in Austin, Texas, seeks a Senior Project Designer to lead project development within their Global Higher Education practice. This role offers a hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance office and remote work effectively.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of professional experience in architecture, strong technical and design skills, and a passion for enhancing the educational landscape. DLR Group values employee ownership and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in architecture.
• Proficient in Revit and Bluebeam.
• Active participation in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development and manage client relationships.
• Oversee project implementation ensuring alignment with schedules.
• Implement quality assurance/control processes.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Design techniques

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Architecture software

Job description

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

We have an opening for a Senior Project Designer within our Global Higher Education practice. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.

About Higher Education At DLR Group

DLR Group’s Higher Education practice fully embraces our responsibility to society by designing spaces that emphasize academic learning and social development. We are transforming the educational landscape, working with our clients to set new horizons for learning and living that enrich school communities, the spaces they strive to provide, and what they can achieve. Our team draws from evidence-based design to work with shareholders to affect student and teacher engagement, ensuring that learning is enhanced through design. We also understand the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change; our teams work with schools to navigate these challenges.

Position Summary

As a key leader in our team, you will take responsibility for significant aspects of projects, guiding the development and delivery of project documents. You will collaborate closely with our integrated design team to produce high-quality work, ensuring that all project activities align with schedules, budgets, and work plans. This role offers an opportunity to make a substantial impact on our projects while contributing to our commitment to excellence in design. If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.

What You Will Do

• Lead project development and manage client relationships in coordination with the Project Manager and Project Designer
• Oversee all aspects of project implementation, ensuring alignment with schedules and profitability goals
• Implement quality assurance/control processes and adhere to company practice standards
• Coordinate project teams and communication with clients and stakeholders
• Develop and lead conceptual designs or technical strategies for projects
• Supervise and mentor teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and design excellence
• Present technical and design solutions to clients, acting as a subject matter expert
• Ensure design intent is maintained throughout all phases of the project
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and profitability while prioritizing design elements

Required Qualifications

• Comprehensive technical knowledge with strong collaboration and communication skills
• Undergraduate Degree in Architecture required; graduate degree not required unless mandated for licensure
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in architecture
• Proficient in Revit and Bluebeam, with high proficiency in standard architecture software
• Skilled in applying design techniques and sustainable principles to technical plans and models
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and productivity
• Active participation in professional organizations and involvement in marketing and business development efforts
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DLR Group is 100% employee‑owned. As such, you’ll have the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm.

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