Job Description
Job Description
Landsea Homes is searching for a creative and detail-oriented Residential Design Manager who will be responsible for preparing, updating, and maintaining Landsea's architectural library, which includes homes, sales and construction offices / trailers, and model home complexes.
Responsibilities :
- Utilize computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD)to create rough and detailed residential plans to scale, including floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, architectural details, and electrical plans.
- Supervise schematic, design development, and construction document phases with multiple departments (Sales, Purchasing, Construction, Land Development) to maintain high -quality and timely deliverables.
- Create and maintain a running log of plan changes and updates, and communicate revisions with field, sales, and consultants as necessary.
- Compile / submit design review packages and standard plan packages per community requirements and locally adopted ordinances.
- Ability to research and summarize building codes, zoning and PD requirements, and technical documents to facilitate the architectural submittal process in the DFW Metroplex.
- Determine procedures and instructions based on design and feature specifications, ensuring compliance with municipality code standards.
- Maintain effective communication with Architectural Review Committees, Structural Engineers, Surveyors, and other outsourced teams to ensure smooth coordination and collaboration.
- Efficiently plot models, construction offices, sold, and / or spec homes on lots, following lot fit analysis, final plat, design review, municipal restrictions and gathered on-site measurements
- Conduct thorough quality control reviews of all architectural documents, ensuring accuracy an adherence to industry standards.
- Provide guidance to builders regarding design specifications and necessary corrections.
- Supervise and manage the daily schedule of a Senior CAD Drafter.
Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree in architecture, drafting or related field is preferred.3+ years of experience in drafting, architectural, or structural engineering.Proficiency in AutoCAD / Photoshop and experience with residential production home building is required.Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables in a dynamic environment.Strong communication skills and comfortable communicating cross-functionally with internal and external business partners.Physical Requirements : This is primarily a sedentary position. May be required to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office materials and supplies weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard. This position requires public contact, as such, appropriate business apparel and professional appearance is expected.
Travel Requirements : Occasional travel may be required. A valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance is required at all times.
Landsea Homes is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.