DLR Group

Regional Sector Leader, Industrial Workplace

DLR Group$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in the architecture or design sector.
  • Strong understanding of integrated design and market trends.
  • Proven track record of achieving profitability metrics and growth targets.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to mentor and elevate team performance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field required.
  • Professional License or Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop annual business plans that support sector goals.
  • Collaborate with teams to pursue and execute sector work.
  • Identify and select candidates to support sector growth.
  • Set compensation and bonus recommendations for staff.
  • Communicate regularly with GSL regarding sector performance.
  • Establish recognition as an industry expert through speaking and publications.
  • Travel as needed for project support and team collaboration.

Benefits

  • Flexible work model with four in-office days and Fridays remote.
  • 100% employee-owned company structure, enhancing engagement.
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration across all project stages.
  • Commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable design initiatives.
Full Job Description
DLR Group has an opening for a Region Sector Leader. We operate in office Monday-Thursday with a flexible work model on Friday. This role is open in the following cities:
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Denver, CO

Role Summary
Responsible for the growth, profitability and design excellence of assigned sector and geographic region. The SL will work closely with the sector GSL to strategically grow the sector in concert with the sector's business plan. This includes increasing new win fees, meeting established profitability metrics, design recognition, hiring new staff, mentoring and elevating existing staff, and being a recognized leader in the sector externally. The SL will work closely with RLs and other leaders including SLs from assigned and other sectors to reach the firm's stated goals annually.
Key Performance Measures
• Lead strategy and teams to achieve a minimum 13% profit and 10% growth per annum in their assigned market area.
• Achieve the financial goals as defined in the firm's annual business plan for the sector within your
market area. (65% of projects profitable in their sector and Average Gain/Loss ratio greater than 2.5)
• Win (X) industry design awards, speak at (X) engagements, and obtain design recognition from recognized media, industry, or client organizations. Write articles, post thought leadership on social platforms, and be present on SQ1.
• Excell at the following responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities
The essential functions below must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation daily. These are the core requirements of the position. All employees are required to work as part of a team and remain flexible in their duties and project assignments.
• Work closely with GSL in the development of an annual business plan that aligns with and supports the overall business plan goals of the sector.
• Collaborate with GSL, BDL, Region Leader, other SLs and design staff to pursue, and execute work.
• Identify, review, interview, and select potential candidates as needed to support the growth of the sector in alignment with the sector's business plan.
• Collaboration with Regional Leader/GSL in setting annual compensation and bonus recommendations for sector specific staff and those whose primary responsibility has been the design and execution of sector specific work.
• Collaborate with other SLs, Design Leaders, and Thought leaders across the breadth of the sector.
• Consistent periodic communication (at least biweekly) with GSL regarding sector performance, personnel needs or concerns, and overall strategic direction of the sector.
• Be a regional and/or nationally recognized industry expert, continually growing expertise and skill sets. Demonstrate this via regional or national speaking opportunities, being published, or receiving design recognition in the marketplace.
• Travel in support of project acquisition, project execution, conferences, firm activities and as needed to meet with relevant team members.
• Involve the GSL in BD301 strategies to win work on projects with projected DLR Group gross fees of more than $3 million dollars or if a partner firm is being considered.
• Lead/Participate in career and performance management for sector-specific staff.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of integrated design, strategic growth, market trends, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to provide leadership to the integrated disciplines in developing award-winning technical design solutions. Must be a strong communicator, collaborative, customer focused, and growth oriented.

Education/Licensure
Required Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or related field.
Preferred Professional License or Certification.

DLR Group Core Values
Commitment
Creativity
Environmental Stewardship
Fun
Integrity
Ownership
Teamwork
Sharing

*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.

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.

About DLR Group

DLR Group is a leading architecture and engineering firm that was founded in 1966. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and has offices throughout the United States and abroad. DLR Group provides a wide range of services including architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design. The company is committed to sustainability and has a strong reputation for designing high-performance buildings that are energy-efficient and environmentally responsible. DLR Group is also involved in the community and supports various local organizations and events.
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Size
1,200 employees
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