National Mission Critical Design Leader at DLR Group
DLR Group is an integrated design firm dedicated to elevating the human experience through design. We create expressive, resilient, high‑performance environments that power the world’s most data‑driven industries, including hyperscale data centers, emergency operations centers, industrial facilities, and advanced manufacturing projects. Our hybrid work model supports flexibility between in‑office and work‑from‑home time, with a network of 30+ studios across the United States.
Position Summary
As Mission Critical Design Leader, you will manage all aspects of project document development, coordinate with multidisciplinary team members, and ensure the quality of the work product within established schedules. You will partner directly with Market Sector leadership to maintain financial health, manage risk, and drive communication, while leading cross‑functional design disciplines to deliver innovative, technically rigorous solutions.
Lead & Inspire Design Excellence
- 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
Mentor & Grow Design Talent
- 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
Advance Technical Execution
- 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
Engage Clients & Build Trusted Partnerships
- 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
Collaborate Strategically
- 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 as a Project Architect or Project Engineer, with experience on Data Center, Industrial, Warehouse Distribution, and Office projects, and 5+ years on 10+ MW Data Center buildings
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field
- Proficient in REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software
- Ability to travel occasionally for project tasks
- Licensed Architect or Engineer
- Eligible to work in the United States without visa or residency sponsorship
- Submit current portfolio/work samples in PDF format
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.
Hourly Rate
$150,000 – $200,000 USD
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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