Architect

Classification

Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Remote: No

Typical Hours of work: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday

Reports to

Chief Construction Officer

Job Summary/Objective:

The Architect is responsible for overseeing the design and modifications of house plans and layouts to provide a cost-effective product that will serve the homebuyers' needs. This includes creating and managing a library of designs. Through this process, the architect works with the construction team to ensure we have an affordable and volunteer friendly product. With a focus on efficient and grant compliant design being conscious of long-term durability and affordability for our homebuyers. The Architect will influence and collaborate on single and multifamily projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design/modify house plans based on feedback, site conditions, and approval from Chief Construction Officer.
• Maintaining and reviewing supporting design documents from suppliers.
• Conducting site visits and project meetings to monitor progress and compliance with design specifications.
• Develop color schemes and finish options.
• Maintain construction practices that ensure a volunteer friendly project.
• Create and update takeoffs.
• Manages and updates panel build prints.
• Prepares and adjusts architectural drawing using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and other professionals to ensure design feasibility.
• Applying for planning permissions and advising on the statutory approvals required for projects.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for dealing with diverse clients and professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address design and development challenges.
• Keen attention to detail and a high level of creativity.
• Ability to manage time effectively when handling multiple projects.
• Ability to lead project teams and collaborate effectively.
• Experience and knowledge of best practices of residential construction regionally to Pinellas, West Pasco, and Hernando Counties.
• Experience and knowledge of best practices of affordable housing.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Acrobat.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment as well as on job sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.  

Education, Experience and Attributes

• Licensure to practice architecture.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.
• Three to Five years working on residential projects.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other architectural design and visualization tools.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, reach with hands/arms, listen, and communicate. The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds on a necessary basis, occasionally required to stand and walk for long extended periods.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job but is not limited to this.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

HfHTBG is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Licensure to practice architecture.

Master’s Degree or equivalent education and experience preferred.

Ability to speak and write English fluently.

Three to Five years working on residential projects.

Proficiency in CAD software and other architectural design and visualization tools.