Aro Homes Architecture Project Manager

ADDA Infusion•Mountain View, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aro Homes is seeking an experienced architect to join its integrated architecture and engineering team. This role will focus on the volumetric prefabricated offsite construction and onsite assembly of single-family homes. The position involves architectural documentation, managing permitting processes, coordinating with procurement, responding to manufacturing inquiries, and supporting site operations during home assembly. The role also includes collaborating with the Development Manager to work with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s) and state permitting agencies, and working with the Site Acquisition team to review zoning codes and test fit properties.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years' experience in architecture: entitlements, design, permitting, and construction management.
Master's degree in architecture or equivalent.
Registered Architect in California ideal.
Experience with BIM systems, Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360 Cloud environment and other similar tools.
Experience with Bluebeam for PDF reviews and drawings set compilation.
Willingness to learn new product and project delivery methods and software platforms.
Willingness to jump in and provide support across the company outside of domain expertise.

Nice To Haves

Experience with modular or prefab building a plus.
Onsite construction experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the Development Manager and work with Local Authorities Having Jurisdiction and their requirements to quickly compile and submit building permit packages.
Support the development of a scalable system to manage permitting and revision process for multiple projects in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
Perform coordination of the product and any new material/design changes with all disciplines to ensure smooth implementation with the product.
Coordinate Aro product documentation with design consultants’ work such as Civil, Landscape and other 3rd party consultants to create project specific drawing packages.
Support the review of site test fits plans against local zoning codes for potential property acquisition.
Create technical drawing packages that express exact installation procedures, such as shop drawings and field installation drawings.
Develop and manage technical product documentation needed by the Design, Manufacturing, and Site Operations teams.
Understand Master Format CSI Categories and Architectural Specifications.
Work in Revit at a high level and ability learn new software tools quickly.
Develop a deep understanding of all aspects of the product and assembly process to help wherever needed.
Track and manage product RFI’s, red-lines and design feedback from the manufacturing and site operations teams, across various documentation types, such as permit documents, shop drawings, product installation literature, etc.
Work with Design, Manufacturing and Procurement to develop product configurations and material and finish palettes.
Work with Aro’s procurement team and 3rd party subcontractors and vendors on material identification, ordering, and part numbering.
Work with Aro’s Manufacturing team, Site Ops team, partner GC and subcontractors to quickly answer RFI’s and possible substitution or deviation requests.
Focus on Quality across processes, design models, product data and specifications, and documentation.