Architectural Business Partner

About the role

Toll Architecture, a national full-service Toll Brothers company, seeks an Architectural Business Partner for our team at our division office located in Novi, Michigan.

Primary responsibilities

• Collaboration With the 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.
• Aid 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.
• 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.
• Aid in reviewing artwork and marketing materials to ensure they align with Construction Documents, Community Specifications, and Color Schemes.
• 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 ongoing 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Intermediate efficiency in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, M-Files, Deltek (a plus).

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental, 401(k) with a company match, discounted stock purchase, discounts on mortgages, homes, appliances, and much more!