Sr Architectural Designer, Lead Lab Planner

DPR Construction; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Illinois is seeking a senior architect to lead architectural design and documentation for complex project scopes. You will coordinate input with engineering, prefabrication, and construction partners, and you will produce detailed drawings and BIM models that meet codes and performance criteria.

In this role you will mentor junior designers, support project budgets and schedules, and ensure constructability from design through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, building science, or a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in architectural design, documentation, or related field is required.
• LEED AP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads architectural design and documentation for assigned building components or systems.
• Coordinates design input with engineering, prefabrication, and construction partners.
• Prepares detailed drawings, specifications, and BIM models aligned with project requirements.
• Reviews project deliverables for technical accuracy, code compliance, and constructability.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve design issues.
• Supports project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Mentors less experienced designers and interns in modeling tools and detailing techniques.

Skills

Mentoring

Cross-functional coordination

Constructability reviews

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, building science, or related field

LEED AP certification preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

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

Develops and executes architectural design solutions for assigned project scopes, including smaller or less complex projects, or defined portions of larger projects. Integrates technical, aesthetic, and functional requirements to produce coordinated, buildable designs with limited oversight. Coordinates with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure alignment with project objectives, applicable codes, and performance criteria. Supports and integrates DPR Self-Perform Work (SPW) and prefabrication products into the design, leveraging Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) practices to maintain a continuous, coordinated model and data environment. Supports and applies prefabrication and digital design strategies to improve constructability and delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads architectural design and documentation for assigned building components or systems.
• Coordinates design input with engineering, prefabrication, and construction partners.
• Prepares detailed drawings, specifications, and BIM models aligned with project requirements.
• Reviews project deliverables for technical accuracy, code compliance, and constructability.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve design issues.
• Supports project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Mentors less experienced designers and interns in modeling tools and detailing techniques.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, building science, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

• 10+ years of experience in architectural design, documentation, or related field required.

Certifications and Licenses

• 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.