Senior Manager, Architect

Description

.You will also oversee accessibility compliance across development and redevelopment projects and manage the creation and maintenance of the company’s design standards, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and design excellence across the portfolio

As Senior Manager, Architect, you will lead the architectural design production and documentation of multifamily residential projects—from concept through Design Development (DD). This role focuses on translating design intent into clear, coordinated documents that inform constructability, pricing, and technical feasibility. You’ll work across podium/wrap, garden, and townhome typologies; collaborate with internal development, construction, and operations teams; and coordinate with external consultants to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and buildable designs

• y.Provide quality control of design drawings and details to ensure consistency, clarity, and accura
• cyCollaborate closely with development, construction, operations teams, and external design consultants to align architecture with cost, schedule, constructability, and long-term performance objectiv
• esLead the development of design and technical documentation through the Design Development (DD) phase for multifamily residential projects (podium/wrap, garden, townhom
• e)Manage coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, civil, and interior design teams to ensure alignment of design intent and technical feasibili
• esReview and ensure accessibility compliance (federal, state, and local requirements) across all development and redevelopment projec
• tyTranslate conceptual and schematic design into detailed, buildable documents that communicate scope, intent, and constructibilit

Requirements

amsHow AvalonBay Supports

• iesComfortable working in a collaborative, developer-led environment with integrated te
• ing8+ years of architectural experience in multifamily residential design with specific emphasis on podium/wrap, garden, townhome product typolog
• redExcellent leadership, organizational, and mentorship abilit
• ionLicensed Architect (or working toward licensure) prefer
• tsStay current on codes, BIM/Revit workflows, and multifamily design and construction tren
• sesStrong Revit/BIM production and coordination ski
• iesProven ability to produce and coordinate design documentation through Design Development (DD) and early Construction Documentation (CD) pha
• llsDemonstrated ability to communicate design intent clearly and manage multi-disciplinary coordinat

Benefits

• ion.Growth based on achievement and promotion from wit
• s!).A 20% discount on our incredible apartment ho
• hin.Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and other
• fer:Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for informat

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance