DLR Group
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, youre in the right place.
DLR Group's
Texas
region has an opening for a
Project Manager
to lead
Public Safety
projects for our
Justice + Civic
sector. T his role could be based in the following cities: Austin Houston About Public Safety at DLR Group As a nationally recognized expert in
Justice + Civic
facility planning and design, DLR Group has documented expertise and experience in public safety facilities related to operations, sustainable design, resilience planning, space planning, building assessment, cost of ownership analysis, and project management. As one of the few large integrated design firms in the nation, DLR Group specializes in public safety facility design. We work with critical agencies and communities of all types, distilling needs into numbers, creating criteria, and providing realistic budgets for moving projects forward. DLR Groups knowledge of how to design polic e operations environments is unsurpassed in the realm of public safety architecture. Position Summary As a
Project Manager
at DLR Group, you will oversee all aspects of one or more projects, including managing project teams, coordinating with external consultants, and ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and fees. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and design excellence throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will be accountable for the financial success of the project, ensuring it remains on track and within budget. 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 youll 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: Collaborate with the Project Manager on staffing, responsibilities, and performance feedback for project team members Facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultants Participate in client contract negotiations, manage change requests, and approve project plan modifications Support business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses and participating in client interviews Oversee project invoicing, ensuring accuracy and alignment with work deliverables, and manage account receivables Assist in negotiating scope of services, fees, and preparing Owner/Architect and Architect/Consultant Agreements Ensure complete and accurate client and project information is input into Vantagepoint and updated as necessary Lead the identification of key services, coordinating scope, fees, deliverables, and schedules for all disciplines involved Develop comprehensive project plans in Planifi, including schedules, milestones, and staffing, and initiate tasks in INDEPRO Manage project execution to meet client expectations for scope, quality, budget, and schedule, while coordinating activities of project personnel, vendors, and consultants Track project milestones, ensuring deliverable quality and submission, and provide status updates with adjustments as needed Assist in preparing proposals for design changes, managing additional services, and supporting invoicing and fee collection efforts Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring alignment with project plans, and maintain regular communication with clients to manage expectations Collaborate with design leaders to ensure compliance with DLR Group quality standards and integrate design expertise into the project at every phase Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or related construction field (Professional licensure preferred) At least 10 years of professional experience in the AEC industry, inclusive of at least 5 years in a client-facing role Experience with state and local jurisdictions Strong understanding of business management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership Knowledge of customer service principles, including needs assessment, quality standards, and customer satisfaction Expertise in design techniques and tools for producing technical plans, drawings, and models Familiarity with building methods, materials, and systems for construction and renovation projects Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to actively listen, understand others' perspectives, and respond thoughtfully in conversations Proficient in Vantagepoint, Planifi, and Microsoft Suite (including Project) High proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software, with the ability to mentor and train team members in technical and software skills Strong working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior staff while multitasking and maintaining high standards of quality Working knowledge of local building and zoning codes, with experience guiding teams in compliance and regulatory requirements *TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT* #LI-MIS DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Through our values commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at DLR Group? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School * Select... Degree * Select... Select... End date month Select... End date year Your LinkedIn Profile * Example: https://www.linkedin.com/in/username Enter N/A if you do not have a LinkedIn Profile Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Street Address * Please list your current primary residence Street Address 2 Please list your current primary residence City * Please list your current primary residence State * Select... Please list your current primary residence Please list your current primary residence Country * Select... Please list your current primary residence Where did you hear about this position? * Select... If a DLR Group employee referred you, please list their name. If yes, please list their name and your connection to the employee. Are you currently legally authorized to work in the United States, for any employer, without any restrictions? * Select... Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa? * Select... Please note that if you have, or will have, an F-1 (CPT, OPT or STEM OPT), H-1B, TN, J1 or E-3 visa, then the answer to this question will likely be "Yes". Are you subject to a restrictive covenant, such as a non-compete or a non-solicit, with a current or former employer? * Select... (Note that such restrictions may be found in different types of agreements, including, but not limited to, employment contracts, stock awards, and sales incentive plans. Indicating that you are subject to a restrictive covenant will not disqualify you from consideration for this position. You should disclose any such restrictive covenant and be prepared to provide a full, signed copy of the restrictive covenant if requested.) Do you have any current or past affiliation with DLR Group? * Select... If yes, please specify in next question If you do have a previous affiliation, please specify: Please select all professional organizations in which you are a member. * Select... Please select all licenses and certifications you currently hold. * Select... Please select the office location(s) you are interested in. * Select... What is your expected salary range for this position? * Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in DLR Groups Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
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Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select...
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Texas
region has an opening for a
Project Manager
to lead
Public Safety
projects for our
Justice + Civic
sector. T his role could be based in the following cities: Austin Houston About Public Safety at DLR Group As a nationally recognized expert in
Justice + Civic
facility planning and design, DLR Group has documented expertise and experience in public safety facilities related to operations, sustainable design, resilience planning, space planning, building assessment, cost of ownership analysis, and project management. As one of the few large integrated design firms in the nation, DLR Group specializes in public safety facility design. We work with critical agencies and communities of all types, distilling needs into numbers, creating criteria, and providing realistic budgets for moving projects forward. DLR Groups knowledge of how to design polic e operations environments is unsurpassed in the realm of public safety architecture. Position Summary As a
Project Manager
at DLR Group, you will oversee all aspects of one or more projects, including managing project teams, coordinating with external consultants, and ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and fees. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and design excellence throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will be accountable for the financial success of the project, ensuring it remains on track and within budget. 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 youll 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: Collaborate with the Project Manager on staffing, responsibilities, and performance feedback for project team members Facilitate and document meetings with staff and clients, coordinating project personnel, vendors, and consultants Participate in client contract negotiations, manage change requests, and approve project plan modifications Support business development initiatives by contributing to RFP responses and participating in client interviews Oversee project invoicing, ensuring accuracy and alignment with work deliverables, and manage account receivables Assist in negotiating scope of services, fees, and preparing Owner/Architect and Architect/Consultant Agreements Ensure complete and accurate client and project information is input into Vantagepoint and updated as necessary Lead the identification of key services, coordinating scope, fees, deliverables, and schedules for all disciplines involved Develop comprehensive project plans in Planifi, including schedules, milestones, and staffing, and initiate tasks in INDEPRO Manage project execution to meet client expectations for scope, quality, budget, and schedule, while coordinating activities of project personnel, vendors, and consultants Track project milestones, ensuring deliverable quality and submission, and provide status updates with adjustments as needed Assist in preparing proposals for design changes, managing additional services, and supporting invoicing and fee collection efforts Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring alignment with project plans, and maintain regular communication with clients to manage expectations Collaborate with design leaders to ensure compliance with DLR Group quality standards and integrate design expertise into the project at every phase Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or related construction field (Professional licensure preferred) At least 10 years of professional experience in the AEC industry, inclusive of at least 5 years in a client-facing role Experience with state and local jurisdictions Strong understanding of business management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership Knowledge of customer service principles, including needs assessment, quality standards, and customer satisfaction Expertise in design techniques and tools for producing technical plans, drawings, and models Familiarity with building methods, materials, and systems for construction and renovation projects Strong critical thinking, time management, and communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to actively listen, understand others' perspectives, and respond thoughtfully in conversations Proficient in Vantagepoint, Planifi, and Microsoft Suite (including Project) High proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software, with the ability to mentor and train team members in technical and software skills Strong working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior staff while multitasking and maintaining high standards of quality Working knowledge of local building and zoning codes, with experience guiding teams in compliance and regulatory requirements *TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT* #LI-MIS DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Through our values commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at DLR Group? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School * Select... Degree * Select... Select... End date month Select... End date year Your LinkedIn Profile * Example: https://www.linkedin.com/in/username Enter N/A if you do not have a LinkedIn Profile Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Street Address * Please list your current primary residence Street Address 2 Please list your current primary residence City * Please list your current primary residence State * Select... Please list your current primary residence Please list your current primary residence Country * Select... Please list your current primary residence Where did you hear about this position? * Select... If a DLR Group employee referred you, please list their name. If yes, please list their name and your connection to the employee. Are you currently legally authorized to work in the United States, for any employer, without any restrictions? * Select... Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa? * Select... Please note that if you have, or will have, an F-1 (CPT, OPT or STEM OPT), H-1B, TN, J1 or E-3 visa, then the answer to this question will likely be "Yes". Are you subject to a restrictive covenant, such as a non-compete or a non-solicit, with a current or former employer? * Select... (Note that such restrictions may be found in different types of agreements, including, but not limited to, employment contracts, stock awards, and sales incentive plans. Indicating that you are subject to a restrictive covenant will not disqualify you from consideration for this position. You should disclose any such restrictive covenant and be prepared to provide a full, signed copy of the restrictive covenant if requested.) Do you have any current or past affiliation with DLR Group? * Select... If yes, please specify in next question If you do have a previous affiliation, please specify: Please select all professional organizations in which you are a member. * Select... Please select all licenses and certifications you currently hold. * Select... Please select the office location(s) you are interested in. * Select... What is your expected salary range for this position? * Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in DLR Groups Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select...
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