New Avenue is seeking a skilled Architect / Project Manager / Designer to lead the development of new housing projects in California from its Berkeley base, with flexible remote options. This role blends architectural and design work with permitting oversight and hands-on project management, guiding initiatives from first inquiry through post-inspection follow-ups. The position emphasizes collaboration across design, construction, and policy engagement to deliver homeowner-centered homes that aim for health, happiness, and lasting value.
Responsibilities
- Guide the full project lifecycle for housing developments, from the initial phone inquiry to follow-up visits a year after final inspection.
Requirements
- Design capability, including significant hands-on work in Revit.
- Permitting experience, with the ability to push back on arbitrary policies; for example, challenging unwarranted water meter fees when state law prohibits them.
- Project management skills, with accountability and schedule tracking.
- Proficiency with GSuite, specifically Google Slides and Google Sheets.
- Strong communication and writing abilities, maintaining a highly professional, clear, and over-communicative style.
- Ability to advise team members in both design and construction on site, including addressing issues with construction workers and providing constructive support.
- Team-oriented mindset; capable of leading and collaborating with accountants, interior designers, drafters, and contractors in a positive, productive way.
- Experience leading residential projects, including submitting Use Permits, AUPs, building permit submittals, and presenting to government boards.
- A track record of independently obtaining building permits.
Technologies
- Revit
- Google Slides
- Google Sheets
Benefits
- Full-time employment with compensation above market rate; some evenings and weekends may be required.
- ESOP/ownership culture, recognizing you as a leader of your work and a future leader in the field.
- 11 federal holidays and 3–4 weeks of vacation.
- Work from home or in the office as desired.
- Healthcare costs can be incorporated into base pay or allocated toward pre-tax health-related activities (bikes, sports teams, mental health, counseling, coaching).
- Annual team-building events and trips.
- Benefit conditions may apply, including waiting periods; only full-time employees are eligible.
The Role
Lead comprehensive design, permitting, and development activities for new housing across California.
Nice-to-have skills
- Positive, engaging personality and a collaborative approach.
- Ability to navigate uncertain or unfamiliar situations smoothly.
- Current project list with 5+ active projects and the capacity to source 10–20 new projects per year through your network.
- Resilience to political, neighbor, and vendor challenges, with a steady, proactive hustle.
About New Avenue
New Avenue is a diversified, sustainable development firm with in-house technology, a full-service design-build division, and active involvement in local and state housing policy groups. We manage residential projects from the initial call through a comprehensive design and construction process, keeping homeowners at the center and aiming to create homes that foster health, happiness, and lasting value.
Our core values
We believe housing is healthcare. Time matters, and we want you surrounded by people you love, in a supportive community that respects employees, the environment, and the broader community. Building community is central to our business, and we view home as a place that protects time, health, and meaningful connections.
Remote work
New Avenue has long embraced a work-from-home culture. Local site visits and city permitting research are often necessary in person, but the arrangement remains flexible, with some fully remote roles available.
Compensation
The stated salary range is USD 80,000 to 250,000 per year. Candidates who meet all criteria can expect the higher end of the range; those meeting fewer criteria will start at the lower end, with a 2–5 year plan to progress toward the top end.
How to apply
Apply by emailing team@newavenuehomes.com with two items: a link to your LinkedIn profile and an example of a project you personally completed (photos, CDs, or similar). You are also welcome to share links to personal projects, writing, a website or portfolio, or other materials that showcase who you are and what you do.
Experience
- Revit: 1 year (Required)
- ADU Design: 1 year (Required)
Application question(s)
Have you been responsible for applying for and receiving a building permit for an ADU, or for any project requiring a Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Administrative Use Permit, or other residential project in California?
