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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. Our  Nashville, TN  office has an opening for a  Studio Leader  to support and lead the growth of our  Mixed-Use  sector locally. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.   About Mixed-Use at DLR Group    DLR Group’s Mixed-Use practice bridges enterprise and community through transformative design that enlivens social hubs, curates distinctive stories, and creates cultural identity. Our goal is to create a meaningful connection between communities and the built environments where people can thrive. From the first step inside to the last step out, our studio is focused on designing a people-first journey that feeds the soul of the end-user. This can start with a carefully workshopped design focused on diversification of uses, access to a network of public spaces, mobility, and adaptability to create crucial measures of resiliency.       Position Summary:   As a  Studio Leader/   Client Leader , you will play a key role in business development, managing client relationships, and leading contract negotiations. You will educate clients on our design process while collaborating with the project manager and design leader to ensure the financial success and design excellence of each project. Throughout the project lifecycle, you will maintain consistent client contact, foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, and ensure that both client and DLR Group goals are met. The Nashville studio has a culture of focusing on great design with great people. We pride ourselves in elevating the human experience through design internally and externally.   What you will do:   Manage project execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and scope while maintaining client expectations   Collaborate with the Project Manager and design leader on staffing, responsibilities, and performance feedback for project team members   Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and preparing regular status reports   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   Required Qualifications:   Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or related construction field (Professional licensure preferred)   At least 10 years of professional experience in the AEC industry, inclusive of at least 5 years in a client-facing role leading Mixed-Use projects in the southeast, preferably in Nashville.   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   Expertise in design techniques and tools for producing technical plans, drawings, and models   Familiarity with building