Architect, Justice+Civic

dlrgroup· Architecture
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📍 Los Angeles, California, United States💰 USD 90K–120K

About this role

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 an experience Project Architect for our Justice + Civic Sector. This role could be based in the following cities:

  • Los Angeles, CA 
  • Riverside, CA

Position Summary

Architects at DLR Group are responsible for managing all aspects of project document development for complex Healthcare projects both large and small. They are also responsible for coordination with project team members to maintain work product quality within the established project schedule.

As part of our integrated design teams 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.

Sector Summary

As a nationally recognized expert in Justice+Civic facility planning and design, DLR Group serves municipal, county, state, and federal public-sector clients to deliver civic, public safety, and justice design solutions that achieve excellence in operations, sustainable design, resilience planning, space planning, building assessment, cost of ownership analysis, and project management. As stewards of the built environment, DLR Group’s Justice+Civic practice elevates behavioral, environmental, and social betterment, resulting in healing, equity, and transformation for the individual and community.

 

What you will do:

  • Apply practice standards and maintain comprehensive design and technical skillsets across project deliverables
  • Ensure BIM standards are applied, QA/QC procedures are followed, and clash detection issues are resolved
  • Plan, design, and coordinate projects of varying sizes, while applying advanced architectural concepts and innovative techniques
  • Coordinate drawings and specifications with the specification writer and assist in preparing sections as assigned
  • Review cost estimates for design alignment and manage time in alignment with the project workplan
  • Communicate effectively with the project team through written, oral, and visual means, and lead collaboration to generate design solutions
  • Engage peers and specialty experts for holistic solutions and participate in client presentations
  • Meet deliverable deadlines, understand construction and material costs, and ensure alignment with the project budget
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of, and the ability to coordinate and lead, the design disciplines in developing technical solutions
  • Work with contractor during design and construction phase through various project delivery methods including design-build, design-assist, and design-bid-build
  • Have knowledge of all aspects of professional practice from schematic design through project close-out
  • Be able to work and present ideas in a team environment as well as self-manage and self-motivate in a creative environment
  • Manage and guide assignments of the production team during design and documentation phase
  • Provide QA/QC to the project team and strive for design and technical excellence in design deliverables
  • Possess a high level of technical proficiency and attention to detail in the production of drawings
  • Work directly with Project Managers and Designers in the conceptual development of project documents
  • Grow as a leader of the in-house team, coordinating with engineers, interior designers, the PM and consultants

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in architecture or related field
  • 6-10 years of professional architecture experience preferably on Institutional, Civic, Public Safety, and/or Justice building projects preferred
  • Professional experience working on public projects, preferably in 
  • Proficient in REVIT and CAD computer modeling and rendering software
  • The ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Licensure Preferred

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 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:

Pay Range
$90,000$120,000 USD

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.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Architect, Justice+Civic role at dlrgroup?
The listed salary for this Architect, Justice+Civic position at dlrgroup is USD 90K–120K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Architect, Justice+Civic position at dlrgroup located?
This Architect, Justice+Civic role at dlrgroup is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Architect, Justice+Civic at dlrgroup belong to?
This Architect, Justice+Civic position is part of the Architecture department at dlrgroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Architect, Justice+Civic job at dlrgroup posted?
This Architect, Justice+Civic position at dlrgroup was posted on Jul 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Architect, Justice+Civic
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