Client & Design Leader - Industrial Job at Dlr Group in Chicago

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 Design team has an opening for an Industrial Client & Design Leader in our Chicago, IL office. This is a new role dedicated to building DLR Group’s Industrial (manufacturing, fulfillment centers, data centers, etc.) sector in Chicago. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Position Summary As a Client & Design Leader at DLR Group, you will be responsible for leading and growing client relationships and projects for our Industrial sector in Chicago, Illinois, and surrounding areas. As a part of an integrated design team, you will participate in the creation of buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will be responsible for discovering new and untapped opportunities in the region, while maintaining close contact with clients during active projects, including leading contract negotiations and educating the client on our design process. In addition, you’ll partner with project managers to ensure the financial health and successful execution of projects to drive revenue generation for the sector. You will work in partnership with the Workplace Regional Sector Leader and the talented design professionals nation-wide to lead the pursuit strategy, project award, and the implementation of planning and design excellence in support of our client’s mission. The successful candidate will: Act as a growth agent for DLR Group within the industrial development community, visible in speaking events, writing, and other activities to amplify DLR Group’s design voice. Provide innovative thinking about project approach and delivery. Create an environment that encourages and supports teams and institutions to explore creative design solutions. Be a leader who champions equity for a wide spectrum of individuals within the region and across the Industrial practice. Have an appreciation and passion for participating in and leading an integrated design team. Be committed to the inclusion and respect of all voices throughout the design and execution of projects—demonstrating the value and impact of comprehensive engagement in the design and planning process. Attend industry events, business development events, interviews, and client meetings. Possess good written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong organizational skills. Collaborate with the Project Manager and project team to develop and adhere to the project work plan and schedule. Lead contract negotiations and approve all contract changes; ensure timely processing of invoices and engage client for prompt payment. Mentor team members and participate in hiring, training, and onboarding of new team members. Participate in in-house training activities to further develop your skills and abilities. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related field Demonstrated experience in a client facing role for multiple Industrial projects. At least 10 years of experience leading the pursuit, planning and design of Industrial projects and a team of design professionals. Keen understanding of the Industrial community and what is forefront in the minds of developers and clients. Ability to work both independently and effectively in a cross-disciplinary team atmosphere and across multiple offices and regions. Outstanding communication, and interpersonal skills and be an enthusiastic team player and leader. Strong leadership skills with design teams, clients, and projects. Ability to travel as the team and projects require. Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: LEED Accreditation Professional Licensure *TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT* 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. Our ambition is to use our collective design voice to bring about a better society and create stronger communities by recognizing and addressing longstanding inequities in our nation. Leading this change – to deliver a more equitable culture – aligns with DLR Group’s Core Values and our brand promise to elevate the human experience through design. By exploring, discovering, sharing, and ultimately resolving inequities identified within our firm and the broader A/E/C industry, we can develop a more diverse and inclusive design culture to better fulfill our brand promise. Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. #J-18808-Ljbffr