Architect

DLR Group’s Las Vegas office has an opening for an Architect K-12. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.

Position Summary

As an Architect at DLR Group, you will play a key role in various aspects of project development, working within established parameters. You will assist in creating and delivering project documents and collaborate with the integrated design team to ensure high-quality results. Your responsibilities will include adhering to project schedules, managing budgets, and following work plans to support the successful completion of projects.

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

If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.

What you will do:

• Conduct analyses of design, planning, and code studies, and generate related reports independently or with guidance as needed
• Design layouts and aesthetic features for basic architectural assignments
• Coordinate drawings and specifications with the specification writer and assist in preparing some sections
• Apply DLR Group practice standards to project assignments and develop comprehensive design and technical skillsets for material and construction techniques
• Participate in innovative idea generation within the team to achieve design excellence
• Understand and apply BIM standards to projects and develop organized work sets according to DLR Group standards
• Execute QA/QC procedures, resolve clash detection issues, and review and address comments from third-party QA/QC reviews
• Collaborate actively with the project team to generate design ideas and solutions
• Communicate effectively with project team members through written, oral, and visual means
• Seek new knowledge and skills by asking questions of peers and proactively share potential solutions
• Deliver project work on schedule to meet overall project deadlines and understand project work plans and target deadlines for each task

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (Graduate degree not required unless mandated by local licensure regulations)
• 0 to 5 years of professional experience in architecture
• Professional architectural licensure (LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required)
• Proficient in Revit, with knowledge of Bluebeam and core proficiency in standard architectural software
• Comprehensive understanding of conventional architecture, including knowledge of materials, methods, and tools for constructing or renovating small to moderately complex buildings
• Working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles for producing precise technical plans, drawings, reports, and models
• Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity
• Capability to assist in marketing and business development efforts

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