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Job Summary
A licensed, professional architect role responsible for managing resources and schedules (both internally and externally) for the development and maintenance of commercial type projects through Construction Documentation and Administration.
This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at our office located in Fairfax, Virginia.
Primary Responsibilities
Ensure appropriate consultant forecasting, contracts, timing capabilities and accurate execution are in place to meet the needs of each project.
Support division business plans through a visible schedule/project tracker, regular communication, on time delivery and coordination with operating teams.
Manage the quality control process and coordinate across all parties involved in each project.
Support house cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement efforts.
Review and redline all deliverables for accuracy and ensure they align with construction methods, permit requirements and overall need of the project.
Responsible for developing and facilitating ARB related presentations to support requirements of Municipal, HOA, and/or DRC approvals.
Support supervisor throughout the consultant RFP Process as needed.
Support design needs of new/modified plans and elevations for low rise, stacked THs, amenity buildings, entrance monuments, etc… in coordination with Division Leadership, Land Acquisition and civil engineers.
Coordinate design meetings with consultants, construction representative, procurement and civil teams during design development.
Review and coordinate grading plans and utilities with civil engineers, including water, sanitary, gas, electric and locations of stormwater facilities.
Collaborate with marketing on brochures, professional images and other marketing materials.
Responsible for coordination of response efforts and communications during permit plan reviews.
Field code questions and provide solutions and professional letters to other Pulte team members regarding their project sites.
Coordinate with Land Entitlements team on required project proffers for inclusion in project compliance.
Management Responsibilities: Level: Mentor/Coach/Feedback
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)
Scope
Decision Impact: Department
Department Responsibility: Single
Budgetary Responsibility: Yes
Direct Reports: Yes
Indirect Reports: No
Required Education
4 yr degree in architecture required. Graduate degree preferred.
Current Architectural licensure in at least one (1) state.
Required Experience
Related Functional Experience: Minimum 8 or more years Architectural experience in Low-Rise, SFA and SFD construction
CD development and construction expertise
Project management expertise
Understanding of Federal & State codes related to Low-Rise, Multi-Family and SFD construction.
Understanding of Federal & State accessibility requirements for compliance.
Knowledge of and experience in plan approval processes, code modifications and communications with Authorities Having Jurisdictions including Fire Marshal, Building Plan reviewers.
Knowledge of and experience in review and coordination of specialty consultants and 3rd party plan reviewers.
Design experience in development of design plans of existing and new product types.
Experience coordinating with civil engineers and utility consultants.
Experience with project presentations.
Comprehensive knowledge of residential construction techniques, construction documents, building codes as well as technical and procedural knowledge of activities related to home building construction, including understanding plans & specs
Knowledge of structural elements and product installation means and methods.
Industry Technical expertise.
Knowledge of lean, value engineering and costing principles and practices a plus
Effective communication and organization skills
Pay Information
$114,000 - $125,000 annually
Hired applicant will be eligible for bonuses
In addition to up to 9 paid company holidays per year, employees with less than 10 years of service are eligible for up to 23 PTO days per year (and up to 28 PTO days per year upon 10 or more years of service). Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan.
Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Employees are covered by company-paid disability, basic life insurance and parental leave. Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, are also available. In addition, the Company offers an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement (as applicable). Employees may also be eligible for state required benefits such as paid family and medical leave insurance and/or paid sick time as applicable.
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