Senior Workplace Architect — Collaborative Design Leader

DLR Group; Des Moines (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day in-office work model

Job summary

DLR Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Architect to support Workplace projects. You will lead design and technical development, coordinating documentation with an integrated design team and ensuring schedules and budgets are met.

You will collaborate with the Project Manager to maintain financial health and drive design excellence. This role requires licensure and a proactive, collaborative mindset within a 100% employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture; licensure required by state regulations.
• Minimum six years of professional architecture experience.
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and standard architectural software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead teams and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and technical development of projects.
• Coordinate project drawings, specifications, and documentation with the team.
• Lead collaboration within project teams and generate innovative design ideas.
• Apply advanced architectural concepts to complex assignments.
• Integrate QA/QC procedures and ensure project deliverables meet standards.
• Ensure BIM standards are applied and coordinate with BIM Manager.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced staff.
• Meet project deliverable deadlines and manage schedules.
• Participate in client presentations and contribute to project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

DLR Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Architect to support Workplace projects. You will lead design and technical development, coordinating documentation with an integrated design team and ensuring schedules and budgets are met.

You will collaborate with the Project Manager to maintain financial health and drive design excellence. This role requires licensure and a proactive, collaborative mindset within a 100% employee-owned firm.