Architecture Project Manager

Aro Homes•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. Aro Homes was founded to create well designed, precision engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, and durable, while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment. We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and businesspeople who are passionate about and committed to delivering on our mission. We’ve demonstrated there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time it takes traditionally. We utilize a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, and product-driven approach which is unique in the industry. We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better, including Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors. If you share the desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and to join a strong culture of intelligent, passionate people, then let’s start a conversation.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years' experience in architecture: entitlements, design, permitting, and construction management
Master's degree in architecture or equivalent
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

Registered Architect in California ideal
Experience with modular or prefab building a plus
Onsite construction experience a plus

Responsibilities

Architectural documentation
Permitting processes
Coordinating with Aro’s procurement organization
Responding to manufacturing requests and inquiries
Supporting Site Operations during the assembly of Aro homes
Collaborating with our Development Manager working with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s) and state permitting agencies to capture, analyze, and incorporate changes and improvements into Aro’s working models and documentation
Working with Aro’s Site acquisition team to review zoning codes and test fitting properties
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