Project Manager, Workplace

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.

We have an opening for a Project Manager to support project work in our Workplace sector. This role can be based in the following cities:

Des Moines, Iowa About Workplace at DLR Group:

DLR Group’s Workplace practice provides a suite of services to end users and developers throughout the US, including core and shell architecture, tenant improvement, interior design, workplace strategy, engineering, and building performance optimization. The distributive leadership of our Workplace studio enables us to mobilize comprehensive teams that can meet the requirements of virtually any workplace building project or program, regardless of size or location.

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 you’ll 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:

Support business development by participating in RFQ, RFP, and interview processes

Assist in negotiating scope of services, fees, and preparing agreements with both clients and consultants

Ensure accurate input and updates of client and project information into project management systems

Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, milestones, and staffing, and adjust as needed

Lead and coordinate project teams, vendors, and consultants to meet client expectations for scope, quality, budget, and schedule

Monitor and track project milestones, deliverables, and ensure submittals meet quality standards

Communicate project status reports, identify necessary adjustments, and propose solutions for client-directed changes

Provide leadership, performance feedback, and contribute to recruitment of project team members

Establish clear communication with clients to ensure project progress and timely decisions are made Collaborate with design leaders to ensure compliance with quality standards and integrate design expertise into all project phases

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including 3+ years as a project manager, specifically working on Workplace / Office projects Proficient in Vantagepoint, Planifi, INDEPRO, and Microsoft Suite (including Project)
High proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software

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 the ability to multitask while maintaining high-quality standards

Working knowledge of local building and zoning codes

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional licensure
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* DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization…