Sr Director - Architecture

DPR Construction; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced leader for its architectural design function to define vision, direction, and priorities across business units. This role partners with senior executives to align architectural strategy with operational delivery and digital transformation, and to champion integration of self-perform work and prefabrication into design practice.

You will guide development of architectural capabilities, tools, and data environments to support digitally enabled delivery

Qualifications

• 25+ years of experience in architectural design, management, or leadership.
• Registered Architect (RA) license required. LEED AP certification preferred. DBIA certification or similar credential preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Champions enterprise-wide integration of DPR Self-Perform Work and prefabrication into architectural design strategy, guiding use of VDC to establish a scalable data environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

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.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things - great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

Equal Opportunity

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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