Vice President of Architecture

About the role

Camillo Companies is seeking an experienced VP of Architecture to lead their dynamic design team. The role reports directly to the CEO and involves overseeing architectural projects for Legend Homes and SimplyHome, ensuring they are functional, economically efficient, and aesthetically pleasing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design process from concept to completion for multiple residential projects for retail sales and build-to-rent portfolios.
• Create open, collaborative, and professional relationships with clients through a strong customer-focused approach.
• Manage the design process for updating and refining existing plans to ensure compliance with evolving building standards and meet customer needs.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to ensure project feasibility.
• Prepare bidding proposals, review construction schedules, and ensure timelines meet scheduled completion milestones.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop project-design requirements and solutions.
• Recommend personnel and resource requirements necessary to complete construction.
• Build and maintain a technically strong, creative, and productive team by effectively managing and mentoring the design staff.
• Responsible for departmental budgeting, planning, and procedural change.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the field's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated on architectural trends and technologies.
• Excellent project management and time management skills, with detail orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Must be proficient in English and able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.
• Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. Camillo Companies are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a closely related field is required.
• A Professional Architect (PA) license is required.
• Minimum of 7 or more years of experience in the Homebuilding industry in architecture and project management.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring architectural teams.
• In-depth current knowledge of building codes, zoning laws, and industry standards.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD is required. Familiarity with other design programs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Skills

• Project management and time management skills.
• Detail orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

$161,377 per year

Schedule

Full-time