DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
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.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
DLR Group Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Office
523 South Cascade Avenue, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, United States, 80903
DLR Group Denver, Colorado, USA Office
1401 Lawrence Street Suite 1000, Denver, United States, 80202
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