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3d ago

Residential Architect/Developer 5+Yrs EXP REQ

Smithouse Design+Build Cockeysville, MD

Cockeysville, MD

3d ago

$100k - $130k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior AutoCAD

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Job Description

Smithouse Design+Build seeks a licensed residential Architect with extensive experience to lead design, documentation, and project development for a design-build practice located onsite in Cockeysville, Maryland. The role requires a substantial background in residential construction, including at least ten years of experience and a minimum of five years in a construction management capacity, guiding projects from initial client engagement through estimating to production handoff while ensuring compliance with codes, budgets, and client requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the architectural design process for residential renovation projects from concept through construction completion.
Perform site surveys and thoroughly document existing conditions.
Gather data to finalize architectural designs, visiting job sites as needed to obtain measurements.
Develop schematic designs, design development packages, and full construction documents for remodels, additions, and interior work.
Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine presentation methods to graphically represent plans.
Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and related documents to assess their impact on designs.
Ensure designs meet client requirements, budgets, aesthetic goals, and comply with local zoning, IRC codes, and energy standards.
Draft rough and detailed scale plans for foundations and structures based on concepts, sketches, calculations, and specifications.
Utilize CAD software to produce high-quality drawings and 3D renderings for client reviews and permit submissions.
Prepare colored landscape and interior drawings for client presentations.
Serve as the primary design liaison among clients, internal construction teams, and external consultants (such as structural engineers).
Prepare and submit documents for zoning approvals and building permits.
Manage design phase schedules to ensure timely delivery of documentation.
Present design concepts and revisions clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
Determine procedures and instructions aligned with design specifications and material quantities.
Analyze the technical implications of design concepts.
Conduct periodic site visits during construction to monitor progress and enforce plan quality.
Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and issue clarifications or minor plan modifications as needed.
Collaborate with the Project Manager and field supervisors to troubleshoot unexpected conditions and resolve construction issues swiftly.
Lead new client meetings and coordinate with designers.
Compile estimates and schedules and acquire trade contractor estimates.
Perform field visits to verify estimated costs with due diligence.
Participate in handoffs to production and post-project reviews, and contribute to process improvements with ROI considerations.
Maintain proficiency in technology and company systems for effective project delivery.

Requirements

Ten or more years of residential construction experience
Five or more years as a Construction Manager
30-hour OSHA certification
Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations
Significant focus on residential renovations
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
Current Architectural License in Maryland
Expert proficiency in CAD
Strong working knowledge of other relevant design and rendering tools
Deep understanding of residential construction methods, especially wood-frame, and thorough knowledge of local building codes and permitting processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Graphic communication skills and highly organized, self-motivated, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Technologies

CAD software
AutoCAD

Benefits

401(k) Plan with company match
Gym membership
Cell phone stipend
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Additional dental, health, and vision coverage
Paid time off

Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Compensation

USD 100,000 to 130,000 per year

Paid Time Off

Starting at 2 weeks
Holidays

Ability to Commute

Cockeysville, MD 21030 (Required)

Work Location

In person

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