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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