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Director of Architecture

Dream Finders Homes
Denver, CO, US
Full-time

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The Director is an integral member of the construction department leadership team and provides business input related to the architecture and engineering professions.

The position supervises other design team members and is responsible for the team’s day-to-day operating and financial activities.

Responsibilities include developing and monitoring quality design standards for all projects and is accountable for maintaining the department design standards for each project type.

The Director of Architecture is responsible for all phases of project design that comply with the projects program guidelines and financial constraints per the pro-forma.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Director of Architecture will oversee an architectural department that plans and designs diverse projects throughout the Division.
  • Shall schedule and manage architectural programs and design team activities providing quality assurance to all phases of the Design Documents.
  • Is the senior technical leader in the department, will play a key role in mentoring and coaching others.
  • Will lead an office and share knowledge, experience and skill sets with others.
  • Manage budgets, client relationships and oversee all design teams by working with the Development Managers and Preconstruction Managers in a collaborative effort.
  • Assures the high quality, coordination and completeness of drawings issued for construction.
  • Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
  • Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Visit communities for new plan walks
  • Redline Plan Updates
  • Coordination of Master Submittals
  • Product Lot Fit Setup

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

  • Bachelor of Architecture or a related degree
  • General knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in an architectural office is required.
  • Strategic thinking to address issues and new concepts in design, production of documents, and development of detailing
  • Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
  • Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills and time management skills
  • Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel is required.
  • Proficient in CAD, Bluebeam Revu,MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Valid Driver’s License is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

  • The work environment is representative of an office / field setting
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
  • Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision.

The employee is often required to sit and use their

hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.

In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Note : This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position.

It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager.

Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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