DLR Group
Client Leader – Justice + Civic
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a mission to elevate the human experience through design. The Justice + Civic sector has an opening for a Client Leader that could be based in our Charlotte or Durham studios.
About Justice + Civic at DLR Group
As a nationally recognized expert in Justice + Civic facility planning and design, DLR Group serves municipal, county, state, and federal public‑sector clients to deliver civic, public safety, and justice design solutions that achieve excellence in operations, sustainable design, resilience planning, space planning, building assessment, cost of ownership analysis, and project management.
Position Summary
Lead all aspects of project delivery and client relationships while driving business development initiatives in the Justice+Civic sector. Oversee and manage project teams, financial performance, and design excellence from pursuit through completion. Serve as the primary client contact while ensuring successful project outcomes that meet both client goals and firm objectives.
What you will do:
Drive business development through RFP responses, client interviews, and contract negotiations
Lead comprehensive project planning including schedules, staffing, budgets, and scope development
Manage relationships with government agencies, public stakeholders, and institutional clients
Oversee and manage project teams, consultants, and vendors to ensure quality deliverables within established parameters
Monitor project financial performance, including invoicing and accounts receivable
Develop and track project milestones, status reports, and quality standards
Provide leadership and performance feedback to project team members
Coordinate and document client/staff meetings and key decisions
Collaborate with design leaders to maintain design excellence across all project phases
Attend conferences and develop connections with new and existing clients and teaming partners
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
Professional licensure in the state of North Carolina
Familiarity with public sector markets in the Carolinas
10+ years experience, including 5+ years in justice and civic architecture with demonstrated expertise in courthouses, detention facilities, or government buildings
Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes and government contracting
Expertise in design techniques, tools, and construction methods specific to secure facilities
Proficiency in project management software (Vantagepoint, Planifi) and Microsoft Suite
Excellence in stakeholder management and public presentation skills
Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex public projects
Understanding of building codes, security requirements, and institutional design standards
*To be considered, please submit current portfolio/work samples in PDF format.*
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
About Justice + Civic at DLR Group
As a nationally recognized expert in Justice + Civic facility planning and design, DLR Group serves municipal, county, state, and federal public‑sector clients to deliver civic, public safety, and justice design solutions that achieve excellence in operations, sustainable design, resilience planning, space planning, building assessment, cost of ownership analysis, and project management.
Position Summary
Lead all aspects of project delivery and client relationships while driving business development initiatives in the Justice+Civic sector. Oversee and manage project teams, financial performance, and design excellence from pursuit through completion. Serve as the primary client contact while ensuring successful project outcomes that meet both client goals and firm objectives.
What you will do:
Drive business development through RFP responses, client interviews, and contract negotiations
Lead comprehensive project planning including schedules, staffing, budgets, and scope development
Manage relationships with government agencies, public stakeholders, and institutional clients
Oversee and manage project teams, consultants, and vendors to ensure quality deliverables within established parameters
Monitor project financial performance, including invoicing and accounts receivable
Develop and track project milestones, status reports, and quality standards
Provide leadership and performance feedback to project team members
Coordinate and document client/staff meetings and key decisions
Collaborate with design leaders to maintain design excellence across all project phases
Attend conferences and develop connections with new and existing clients and teaming partners
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
Professional licensure in the state of North Carolina
Familiarity with public sector markets in the Carolinas
10+ years experience, including 5+ years in justice and civic architecture with demonstrated expertise in courthouses, detention facilities, or government buildings
Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes and government contracting
Expertise in design techniques, tools, and construction methods specific to secure facilities
Proficiency in project management software (Vantagepoint, Planifi) and Microsoft Suite
Excellence in stakeholder management and public presentation skills
Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex public projects
Understanding of building codes, security requirements, and institutional design standards
*To be considered, please submit current portfolio/work samples in PDF format.*
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr