DLR Group

DLR Group

Studio Leader, K-12 Education

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$150kDetected 16 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingTime Management

About the role

  • As a Studio Leader/ Client Leader, you will play a key role in business development, managing client relationships and leading contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope while maintaining client expectations
  • 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
  • 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
  • DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Ability to actively listen, understand others' perspectives, and respond thoughtfully in conversations

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or related construction field (Professional licensure preferred)

Compensation

  • $100,000 - $150,000 USD

Benefits

  • At least 10 years of professional experience in the AEC industry, inclusive of at least 5 years in a client-facing role leading K-12 Education projects

Equal opportunity

  • We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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