Strategic Higher Education Client Director

6 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States DLR Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Higher Education Client Director to join our team at DLR Group. As a key member of our Higher Education sector, you will be responsible for leading and growing our client relationships from business development through the construction phase.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and grow client relationships through strategic business development and relationship-building efforts.
  • Develop and execute business development strategies to identify and pursue new opportunities in the Higher Education sector.
  • Collaborate with project managers to ensure the financial health and successful execution of projects.
  • Partner with design professionals to lead the pursuit strategy, project award, and implementation of planning and design excellence.
  • Act as a growth agent for DLR Group within the Higher Education community, amplifying our design voice through speaking events, writing, and other activities.
  • Provide innovative thinking about project approach and delivery.
  • Create an environment that encourages and supports teams and institutions to explore creative design solutions.
  • Champion equity for a wide spectrum of individuals within the region and across the Higher Education practice.
  • Participate in 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.
  • Mentor team members and participate in hiring, training, and onboarding of new team members.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience in a client-facing role for multiple Higher Education projects.
  • A minimum of 8 years' experience leading the pursuit, planning, and design of Higher Education projects and a team of design professionals.
  • Keen understanding of the Higher Education community and what is forefront in the minds of institutions.
  • 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
  • Professional Licensure.
  • LEED accreditation.

We are 100% employee-owned, and every employee is invested in our clients' success. As such, you'll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. 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 comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Additionally, we operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. 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 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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