DLR Group is 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.

DLR Group's Overland Park Office has an opening for an Architect. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.

About our Hospitality Sector

DLR Group's Hospitality sector uses a collaborative approach to understand a local community and then curate a project vision that aligns client goals and the brand personality of a hotel within that local environment. It’s storytelling through design, delivering a unique experience for every client and their guests. Our portfolio includes many well-known projects in which we designed both the architecture and interior design, making a lasting impression on the luxury lifestyle market. From New York to Los Angeles (and everywhere in between!) DLR Group responds with solutions at the leading edge of the hospitality industry, with designs that evoke emotion and elevate the guest experience.

Position Summary

As a key contributor to our design team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day design and technical development of projects. You will coordinate all aspects of project documentation and delivery, working closely with our integrated design team to produce high-quality work while ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and work plans.

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.

We are looking for someone who is entrepreneurial and enthusiastic about great design with great people. We are seeking an architect who is a team player and embodies integrity, intelligence, curiosity, and critical thinking. The right candidate will be a well-rounded design professional who is actively involved in all phases of design across a wide variety of project types, scales, and locations.

What you will do:

Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring high standards of design excellence
Coordinate project drawings, specifications, and documentation with the project team, ensuring alignment with design intent and budget
Lead collaboration within project teams, generating innovative design ideas and solutions
Apply advanced architectural concepts to projects, including complex assignments requiring new or improved techniques
Integrate QA/QC procedures and practice standards into project deliverables, resolving any issues
Ensure BIM standards are applied and coordinate with the Project Manager and BIM Manager
Provide technical guidance to less experienced staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment
Meet project deliverable deadlines and manage time effectively to maintain project schedules and work plans
Participate in client presentations and contribute to successful project outcomes

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (Graduate degree not required unless mandated by local licensure regulations)
Minimum of ten years of professional experience in architecture
Professional licensure required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required
Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Rendering Software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Suite
Competent in technical design, with the ability to investigate, evaluate, and recommend solutions that meet client needs
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to multitask and maintain quality standards
Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous learning