DLR Group
Mission Critical Design Leader
DLR Group is an integrated design firm dedicated to elevating the human experience through design. We operate under a hybrid model that supports flexibility between in‑office and work‑from‑home time across a network of 30+ studios throughout the United States.
Position Summary As a Mission Critical Design Leader you will manage all aspects of project document development and coordinate with team members to maintain quality and schedule for large, complex mission‑critical facilities such as hyperscale data centers, emergency operations centers, industrial environments, and advanced manufacturing projects. You will partner directly with Market Sector leadership to ensure financial health, design quality, risk mitigation, and seamless communication. Additionally, you will lead cross‑functional design disciplines to deliver innovative and technically rigorous solutions.
Responsibilities
Champion design quality and innovation across mission‑critical project types, setting vision from concept through completion.
Elevate human‑centered, resilient, and high‑performance design principles tailored to secure and technology‑driven environments.
Engage in internal and external thought leadership to advance design excellence in the mission‑critical market.
Inspire and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, fostering curiosity, creativity, accountability, and technical confidence.
Support and develop emerging design leaders across studios and regions.
Model collaboration and knowledge‑sharing to strengthen practice‑wide design culture.
Lead integrated design teams to deliver coordinated, high‑performance solutions.
Balance design excellence with mission‑critical performance requirements, including redundancy, resiliency, security, and uptime.
Drive quality assurance, documentation excellence, and adherence to DLR Group standards.
Cultivate strong relationships with sophisticated clients and technical stakeholders.
Translate complex operational, security, and reliability expectations into thoughtful, scalable solutions.
Confidently communicate design strategy, vision, and technical rationale in both client‑facing and internal settings.
Partner with Market Sector leadership to support practice growth, innovation, and strategic pursuits.
Work closely with Project Managers to align design intent with scope, schedule, and performance goals.
Strengthen and reinforce DLR Group’s integrated design culture through shared accountability and transparent communication.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience as a Project Architect or Project Engineer working on Data Center, Industrial, Warehouse Distribution, and Office projects, with 5+ years on 10+ MW Data Center buildings.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field.
Proficient in the use of REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software.
Ability to travel occasionally for project tasks.
Licensed Architect or Engineer.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*
Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.
Suggested hourly rate:
$150,000 - $200,000 USD
DLR Group is 100% employee‑owned, and we pursue ambitious sustainability goals such as the 2030 Challenge and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
As set forth in DLR Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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Position Summary As a Mission Critical Design Leader you will manage all aspects of project document development and coordinate with team members to maintain quality and schedule for large, complex mission‑critical facilities such as hyperscale data centers, emergency operations centers, industrial environments, and advanced manufacturing projects. You will partner directly with Market Sector leadership to ensure financial health, design quality, risk mitigation, and seamless communication. Additionally, you will lead cross‑functional design disciplines to deliver innovative and technically rigorous solutions.
Responsibilities
Champion design quality and innovation across mission‑critical project types, setting vision from concept through completion.
Elevate human‑centered, resilient, and high‑performance design principles tailored to secure and technology‑driven environments.
Engage in internal and external thought leadership to advance design excellence in the mission‑critical market.
Inspire and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, fostering curiosity, creativity, accountability, and technical confidence.
Support and develop emerging design leaders across studios and regions.
Model collaboration and knowledge‑sharing to strengthen practice‑wide design culture.
Lead integrated design teams to deliver coordinated, high‑performance solutions.
Balance design excellence with mission‑critical performance requirements, including redundancy, resiliency, security, and uptime.
Drive quality assurance, documentation excellence, and adherence to DLR Group standards.
Cultivate strong relationships with sophisticated clients and technical stakeholders.
Translate complex operational, security, and reliability expectations into thoughtful, scalable solutions.
Confidently communicate design strategy, vision, and technical rationale in both client‑facing and internal settings.
Partner with Market Sector leadership to support practice growth, innovation, and strategic pursuits.
Work closely with Project Managers to align design intent with scope, schedule, and performance goals.
Strengthen and reinforce DLR Group’s integrated design culture through shared accountability and transparent communication.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience as a Project Architect or Project Engineer working on Data Center, Industrial, Warehouse Distribution, and Office projects, with 5+ years on 10+ MW Data Center buildings.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field.
Proficient in the use of REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software.
Ability to travel occasionally for project tasks.
Licensed Architect or Engineer.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without needing a work visa or residency sponsorship.
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*
Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.
Suggested hourly rate:
$150,000 - $200,000 USD
DLR Group is 100% employee‑owned, and we pursue ambitious sustainability goals such as the 2030 Challenge and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
As set forth in DLR Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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