Tech Design Director: Lead, Mentor & Elevate Design Teams

DBR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DBR in Houston seeks a Technology Design Director to provide technical leadership, mentor junior designers, and develop standards across Practice Area Leaders. You will interact with clients, coordinate with project managers on scope and scheduling, and oversee design reviews to ensure quality across DBR projects.

The role requires PE licensure, strong leadership, and the ability to travel to other locations at least once per year.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design teams and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor designers across the firm.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to determine scope, complexity, and scheduling.
• Serve on the Quality Control team and perform design reviews.
• Represent the firm in professional organizations and client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Project planning

Education

PE License

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

DBR in Houston seeks a Technology Design Director to provide technical leadership, mentor junior designers, and develop standards across Practice Area Leaders. You will interact with clients, coordinate with project managers on scope and scheduling, and oversee design reviews to ensure quality across DBR projects.

The role requires PE licensure, strong leadership, and the ability to travel to other locations at least once per year.