Commercial Architecture Director

PulteGroup•Bridgewater Township, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PulteGroup is a Fortune 500 homebuilder, recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a Great Place to Work. They operate in over 45 markets nationwide through a family of brands including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, and Pulte Insurance Agency. The Commercial Architecture Director is a licensed architect responsible for shaping strategic vision, standards, and innovation for commercial project design across the organization. This role ensures that all commercial initiatives align with design excellence, cost efficiency, technical specifications, and constructability best practices. Overseeing a high performing architectural team, the Director collaborates closely with project leaders and external partners to deliver consistent, scalable support for commercial projects across multiple markets. This position drives architectural quality, fosters continuous improvement, and champions forward thinking solutions that strengthen the organization’s commercial portfolio. This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at the Division Office located in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or equivalent
Minimum 10 or more years Architecture or Construction related functional experience
Licensed architect
Valid Driver’s License
Extensive knowledge and work experience in commercial construction
Personnel management and team leadership expertise
Project management expertise
Consultant management expertise
Budgeting expertise
Building Systems Analysis and Building Science training
Understanding of material and labor cost as it applies to design and house cost
Construction Document development expertise
Comprehensive knowledge of commercial construction techniques, building materials, building codes as well as technical and procedural knowledge of activities related to building construction.
Comprehensive knowledge of structural elements, product installation means and methods, value engineering, and costing principles and practices
Effective communication and organization skills
General understanding of ACAD is required

Nice To Haves

drafting experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with divisions to provide strategic leadership for all commercial projects, ensuring alignment with design intent, cost targets, and constructability goals.
Lead, develop, and scale a team of architects, support staff, and outsource partners to support the commercial product needs of multiple divisions.
Partner with land teams and developers to coordinate product designs with site planning and resolve conflicts in order to meet the requirements of the project.
Work with division operations to develop presentation materials needed for Planning Board presentations and represent architecture in planning meetings as needed.
Lead and coordinate design initiatives, in conjunction with design team, for new plans, elevations and improvements to existing product.
Represent commercial architecture when coordinating with division and 3rd party consultants on projects having specialty requirements (density studies, noise analysis, impervious surface limits, energy qualifications, etc).
Evaluate plan/unit performance across divisions and identify opportunities for optimization, value engineering, and customer experience improvement.
Direct resolution of architectural, structural, or cross-functional plan issues involving multiple markets.
Set the vision for standardization, innovation, and platform consistency across multiple markets.
Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs.
Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent.
Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills.
Evaluates employee’s performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance.
Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities.
Creates opportunities for employee growth.
Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors).

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan.
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Employees are covered by company-paid disability and basic life insurance.
Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness and hospital indemnity, are also available.
The Company offers an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement (as applicable).
Up to 9 paid company holidays per year.
Employees with less than 10 years of service are eligible for up to 23 paid days off.
Employees with 10 or more years of service are eligible for up to 28 paid days off.
Comprehensive, Flexible and Affordable Healthcare Coverage Options
Supplemental Healthcare Coverage Opportunities
PTO and Work/Life Benefits
Health Advocacy and Wellness
Retirement Plan with Company Match
Education and Employee Assistance Programs
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits
Mortgage Financing Discounts through Pulte Mortgage