Sr Director - Architecture

DPR Construction; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction seeks a senior leader to guide the architectural design function across its business units, aligning vision and priorities with company goals and digital transformation initiatives.

The role focuses on integrating self-perform work and prefabrication into design strategy, leveraging VDC to create a scalable, data-driven delivery model that supports long-term value creation.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of experience in architectural design, management, or leadership.
• Licensed as Registered Architect (RA) is required.
• LEED AP certification and DBIA certification or similar are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defines vision, direction, and priorities for architectural services across the enterprise.
• Leads development of architectural capabilities, tools, and digital design systems.
• Champions integration of DPR Self-Perform Work and prefabrication into architectural strategy.
• Oversees standards, processes, and resource planning for architecture teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field

Job description

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

Provides strategic and operational leadership for DPR’s architectural design function across business units. Defines vision, direction, and priorities for architectural services to advance integration, innovation, and design excellence across the enterprise. Partners with senior executives to align architectural strategy with company goals, operational delivery, and digital transformation initiatives. Champions enterprise-wide integration of DPR Self-Perform Work (SPW) and prefabrication products into architectural design strategy, guiding use of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) to establish a scalable, continuous model and data environment that supports digitally enabled delivery and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes strategic goals for DPR’s architectural practice and ensures alignment with organizational objectives.
• Oversees enterprise-wide architectural standards, processes, and resource planning.
• Partners with leaders across design, preconstruction, and construction to integrate design strategy with operational execution.
• Leads development of architectural capabilities, tools, and digital design systems.
• Represents DPR’s architectural function in strategic planning, market engagement, and partnership initiatives.
• Oversees leadership development, succession planning, and capability growth across architecture teams.
• Promotes DPR’s design innovation and sustainability vision within the organization and industry.

Education Qualifications

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

Work Experience

25+ years of experience in architectural design, management, or leadership required, including enterprise or multi-region oversight.

Certifications and Licenses

• Registered Architect (RA) license required.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification preferred.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification or similar credential 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.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers