Architectural Business Partner
About the role
Toll Architecture, a national full-service Toll Brothers company, seeks an Architectural Business Partner for the division office in Charleston, South Carolina. As a Toll Architecture representative, the Architectural Business Partner serves as the liaison between the Division and the Architectural team (both in-house and outside) and is the primary point of contact from initial Planning and Design stages through Permitting and Construction for multiple projects. The role collaborates with Division Senior Leadership to forecast and plan future product needs, providing architectural guidance and market insight to ensure on-time community startup and alignment with targeted buyer demographics. The ABP also advocates for the Toll Architecture team, balancing Division needs with department initiatives, policies, and standards.
Responsibilities
Collaboration
- With approval of Division leadership, initiate new work orders and/or revisions to existing work, coordinating with in-house and outside Architectural teams.
- Participate in regular operational meetings with Division leadership and other departments to stay current with upcoming workload needs and help drive results.
- Oversee the product library of both in-house and outside approved plan sets, ensuring they remain relevant, current, and support cross-functional department initiatives for efficiency and standardization.
- Assist in maintaining Design and Construction Document Exhibits that establish guidelines for product development to ensure both in-house and outside Architects remain aligned with overall department initiatives.
- Build rapport by providing excellent customer service to the Division, remaining accessible and approachable while tactfully balancing multiple cross-functional needs.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate and regularly audit the work of in-house and outside Architects to ensure consistency in scopes of work and adherence to corporate procedures, standards, and construction methods.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to establish realistic project schedules that ensure on-time delivery and share progress.
- Proactively communicate any scheduling challenges and current or upcoming workload needs to the Sr. ABP or Regional ABP.
- With oversight, review artwork and marketing materials to ensure they align with Construction Documents, Community Specifications, and Color Schemes.
Field Support
- Provide timely support to field personnel as it relates to schedules, changes, and/or construction standards.
- Regularly attend construction site visits to document and coordinate needed revisions.
- Remain a consistent and knowledgeable resource for the Division for anything and everything related to Architecture.
- Regularly communicate on-going project status and Architectural department initiatives to Division personnel.
- With support from the Sr. ABP and/or Regional ABP, act as a trusted and reliable escalation point between Architecture and the Division to expedite appropriate solutions.
Requirements
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of the local residential market including jurisdictional requirements for plan sets and permitting.
- Strong understanding of the Residential Building Code(s) in effect.
- Field experience and knowledge of local construction methodology.
- 3–5 years as a Project Manager (or similar role) in a high-volume homebuilding operation, coordinating with multiple teams.
- Organized and punctual with strong communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 software.
- Able to travel locally as needed.
- Work in office 3 days per week (additional in-office days vary per Division/Department).
Preferred
- Registered Architect or on track for licensing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or similar field.
- Intermediate efficiency in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, M-Files, Deltek.
Skills & attributes
- Effective communicator with strong leadership, problem-solving, and forward-thinking traits.
- Solid time-management and organizational skills with proven ability to work with cross-functional teams on multiple projects of varying product types while sharing a common goal.
- Excels in a fast-paced environment, adhering to strict deadlines and budgets while driving results with multiple consultants.
- Detail-oriented and organized with strong active listening skills.
- Creative thinker skilled at identifying, developing, and incorporating new solutions into an existing framework.
- Expert in the local residential homebuilding market with deep knowledge of regulatory requirements and market trends.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock purchase program
- Discounts on mortgages, homes, appliances, and more
Schedule
Work in office 3 days per week; additional in-office days vary per Division/Department. Local travel as needed.