Director of Architecture
About The Position
The Director is an integral member of the construction department leadership team and provides business input related to the architecture and engineering professions. The position supervises other design team members and is responsible for the team's day-to-day operating and financial activities. Responsibilities include developing and monitoring quality design standards for all projects and is accountable for maintaining the department design standards for each project type. The Director of Architecture is responsible for all phases of project design that comply with the projects program guidelines and financial constraints per the pro-forma.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Architecture or a related degree.
- General knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in an architectural office is required.
- Strategic thinking to address issues and new concepts in design, production of documents, and development of detailing.
- Exceptional communication skills -- both written and verbal.
- Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and time management skills.
- Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel is required.
- Proficient in CAD, Bluebeam Revu, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Valid Driver's License is required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee an architectural department that plans and designs diverse projects throughout the Division.
- Schedule and manage architectural programs and design team activities providing quality assurance to all phases of the Design Documents.
- Serve as the senior technical leader in the department, playing a key role in mentoring and coaching others.
- Lead an office and share knowledge, experience and skill sets with others.
- Manage budgets, client relationships and oversee all design teams by working with the Development Managers and Preconstruction Managers in a collaborative effort.
- Assure the high quality, coordination and completeness of drawings issued for construction.
- Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff.
- Visit communities for new plan walks.
- Redline Plan Updates.
- Coordination of Master Submittals.
- Product Lot Fit Setup.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
