Regional Architectural Manager

Description

• Reviews all Architectural Services processes on an on-going basis to determine best practices. Works diligently with other company departments to develop new or improve existing processes that affect/interact with Architectural Services.
• Attends field/office construction meetings as needed including pre-construction meetings, mockup/prototype frame walks, Trade Partner frame walks, Leadership frame walks, etc.
• Audit plans at all stages of development and checks for accuracy and completeness.
• Makes recommendations for improved department efficiency.
• Ensures adherence to company-wide product development processes and standards.
• Provides quality work according to the Company’s Core Values and Guiding Principles.
• Procures answers to day-to-day questions regarding clarification of drawings, corrections, field/plan errors, etc.
• Support our goal to value the customer and generate the required revenue to support the company’s long term financial success goal. Provides leadership direction to CAD outsources for assigned projects.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with co-workers. Notifies Regional Director of any concerns or issues to ensure a professional resolution.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with field personnel.
• Manages Engineering outsources for assigned projects.
• Production assignments and new product are completed in a timely and accurate manner according to established schedules.
• Develops and maintains all applicable schedules/reports to communicate status of workload and projects.
• Conducts him or herself in a professional manner and projects a professional appearance in the office and at company functions as a representative of the Company.
• Reviews and processes all field errors and clarifications through Technical Bulletin process.
• Implements new best practices throughout department.
• Evaluates outsource performance and conducts coaching / training for improvement if required.
• Discusses and suggests changes to simplify structure, improve design quality or reduce costs (value engineering).
• Establishes quality control priorities and tasks and provides QC oversight to ensure quality in CDs delivered to the field.
• Assures that all projects are completed in a timely manner.
• Assists Regional Director in the procurement and management of outside consultants.
• Manages preparation and review of construction drawings for all new and existing plans, ongoing production, revisions and new elevations of existing plans.
• Works closely with Regional Director and Division Leadership to manage plan adds/drops and plan change requests. Communicates pertinent information to all concerned.
• Assigns/coordinates all production assignments according to agree upon schedules/priorities. Tracks all plan production/projects through department processes.
• Meets target due dates or notifies Regional Director as soon as possible with problems in completion.
• Coordinates all priorities and scheduling with Regional Director.
• Maintains overall Outsource relationships.
• Conducts weekly meetings with internal employees and external Consultants.
• Coordinates with all divisions to insure that design/construction drawings contain all necessary information and for compliance with required specification and local codes.

Requirements

• CD development and construction expertise
• Project management expertise
• 25% - 50% Travel required / Houston and Dallas
• High school diploma - Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Construction or equivalent
• Outsource management expertise
• Software Skills – Word, Excel, and Bluebeam for redlining plans required
• Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.
• Related Functional Experience: Minimum 5 or more years Architectural or Construction experience
• Understanding of Federal & State codes related to residential product

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance