National VP of Architecture

About the role

The National Vice President of Architecture is an integral member of the National Purchasing and Construction leadership team and provides business input related to the architecture and engineering professions. Responsibilities include developing and monitoring plan design standards for all projects and product types, and maintaining the department plan design standards for each product type. The role ensures all phases of project design comply with project program guidelines and financial constraints per the pro-forma.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an architectural department that plans and designs diverse projects throughout the Division.
• Schedule and manage architectural programs and design team activities, providing quality assurance to all phases of the Design Documents.
• Serve as the senior technical leader in the department, mentoring and coaching others.
• Lead and share knowledge, experience, and skill sets with team members.
• Manage budgets, client relationships, and oversee all design teams in collaboration with Development Managers and Preconstruction Managers.
• Assure 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.
• Visit communities for new plan walks.
• Redline plan updates.
• Coordinate master submittals.
• Set up product lot fits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture or a related degree.
• General knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in an architectural office.
• 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 and time management skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required.
• Proficient in CAD, Bluebeam Revu, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Work Environment

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