We are an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

The Architecture team has an opening for an experienced Project Architect. DLR Group operates within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.

Location: Washington, DC

Position Summary:

Project Architects at DLR Group are responsible for managing all aspects of project document development for a range of institutional projects, including education and municipal projects. They are also responsible for coordinating with project team members to maintain work product quality within the established project schedule.

As part of our integrated design teams, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the project's financial health, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a comprehensive understanding of and the ability to coordinate and lead the design disciplines in developing technical solutions.
• Have knowledge of all aspects of professional practice from schematic design through project close-out.
• Be able to work and present ideas in a team environment and self-manage and self-motivate in a creative environment.
• Possess a high level of technical proficiency in the production of drawings.
• Work directly with project managers and designers on the conceptual development of project documents.
• Grow as a leader of the in-house team, coordinating with engineers, interior designers, the PM, and consultants.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related field.
• 8-12 years of experience as a Project Architect (in institutional work)
• Proficient in REVIT and rendering software.
• The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.
• Professional License / Registered Architect.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sustainability Certification / Accreditation (LEED, WELL, etc.) and a demonstrated interest in sustainability design.

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DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our client’s success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision-making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. The potential pay range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000.

Our ambition is to use our collective design voice to bring about a better society and create stronger communities by recognizing and addressing longstanding inequities in our nation. Leading this change – to deliver a more equitable culture – aligns with DLR Group’s Core Values and our brand promise to elevate the human experience through design. By exploring, discovering, sharing, and ultimately resolving inequities identified within our firm and the broader A/E/C industry, we can develop a more diverse and inclusive design culture to better fulfill our brand promise.

Through our values—commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, and teamwork—we elevate the human experience through design together.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.