Client Leader, Academic Performing Arts

4 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States DLR Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Client Leader to join our Cultural and Performing Arts sector at DLR Group. As a Client Leader, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with public and private higher education institutions focused on fine and performing arts projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategies to grow client relationships and secure new projects in the academic arts sector.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to position projects for design excellence and maintain client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead projects from design through completion, ensuring that our teams deliver exceptional results that meet client expectations.
  • Develop and foster a design culture that promotes design excellence and innovation in the academic arts sector.
  • Work closely with the Global Leader for Cultural and Performing Arts to develop strategies for the annual business plan.
  • Identify new project opportunities and lead/participate in relationship-building with clients to capture new work.
  • Collaborate with the Cultural and Performing Arts and Higher Education practices to leverage all firm resources, disciplines, and thought leaders.
  • Mentor team members and participate in hiring, training, and onboarding of new staff.
  • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills.
Qualifications
  • At least 10 years of demonstrated experience with multiple Academic clients and projects, with a select portfolio of Academic Arts projects.
  • Accredited Degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
  • Licensed Architect preferred.
  • Active in community building and elevating all voices with the goal of inclusive design decisions.
  • Demonstrated experience as a Practice Builder within a design firm or within an Academic Institution.
  • Knowledge of the Academic Arts environment, including trends, challenges, expectations, and the dynamics of decision-making by clients in procuring professional services.
About DLR Group

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, with a strong commitment to 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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

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



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