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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. DLR Group's Kansas City  Office has an opening for an  Architect  to support the growth of our  K-12 Education Sector . We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.    About K-12 Education at DLR Group Our team of educators, researchers, anthropologists, planners, architects, engineers, building performance experts, and interior designers draw from evidence-based design to aid schools in bridging the gap from old and new to improve all facets of operations, and elevate learning through design. Understanding the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change, our  K-12 Education  Studio works with schools across the country to navigate this change to better serve communities and improve educational experiences and outcomes for students. Position Summary   As a key contributor to our design team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day design and technical development of projects. You will coordinate all aspects of project documentation and delivery, working closely with our integrated design team to produce high-quality work while ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and work plans.   As part of our integrated design team, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the financial health of the project, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions.   Our Kansas City studio is experiencing exciting growth, creating opportunities to work on purposeful, design-driven projects alongside a passionate and collaborative team. Here, you’ll be empowered to shape meaningful work, build strong relationships, and take your career to the next level in a studio that values creativity, impact, and people. We are looking  for someone who is entrepreneurial and enthusiastic about great design with great people. We are seeking an architect who is a team player and embodies integrity, intelligence, curiosity, and critical thinking. The right candidate will be a well-rounded design professional who is actively involved in all phases of design across a wide variety of project types, scales, and locations.       What you will do:   Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring high standards of design excellence   Coordinate project drawings, specifications, and documentation with the project team, ensuring alignment with design intent and budget   Lead collaboration within project teams, generating innovative design ideas and solutions   Apply advanced architectural concepts to projects, including complex assignments requiring new or improved techniques   Integrate QA/QC procedures and practice standards into project deliverables, resolving any issues   Ensure BIM standards are applied and coordinate with the Project Manager and BIM Manager   Provide technical guidance to less experienced staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment   Meet project deliverable deadlines and manage time effectively to maintain project schedules and work plans   Participate in client presentations and contribute to successful project outcomes   Required Qualifications:   Bach