Staff Architect

Location

Indianapolis, IN | United States

Job description

Staff Architect

Employer:
Indianapolis, IN, US Location:
Fri, Mar 1 '24 Posted on:
Full-time Type:

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Staff Architect is responsible for overseeing the design and modifications of house plans and layouts to provide a cost-effective product that will serve the homebuyers' needs. This includes creating and managing a library of designs. Through this process, the architect works with the construction team to ensure we have an affordable and volunteer friendly product. With a focus on efficient and grant compliant design the architect (or draftsperson) will ensure the long-term durability and affordability for our homebuyers. The Staff Architect will influence and collaborate on single and multifamily projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design
  • Design/modify house plans using feedback from staff and Tigers with the approval of VP of Construction
  • Maintaining and reviewing supporting design documents from suppliers and volunteers
  • Maintain visitable compliance as well as other prioritized building best practices and standards
  • Develop color schemes & finish options
  • Maintain construction practices that ensure a volunteer friendly project
  • Create and update takeoffs
  • Develop the effective use of materials.
  • Manages and updates panel build prints
• Preconstruction (optional)
  • Permitting projects with the City of Indianapolis or other permitting authorities.
• Land Development/Facilities
  • Work closely with the Real Estate Director and Land Committee to develop the most effective use of land.
  • Assist Operations when technical questions arise. 

ACCOUNTABILITY ITEMS

• Creating and maintaining house designs
• Creating and maintaining design documents
• Applying for permits (optional)
  • Strong organizational skills and time management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• AutoCAD, REVIT
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Acrobat
• Self-Starter
• High level of interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Adobe Suite and SketchUp preferred
• Hands on, flexible and detailed orientated
• Experience and knowledge of best practices of residential construction regionally to Indianapolis.
• Experience and knowledge of best practices of affordable housing.
• Experience permitting with the City of Indianapolis preferred

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CREDENTIALS

College degree or commensurate level of Residential Construction related experience with 5-10 years of specifically related experience and education required.        

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT TO PERFORM THIS JOB 

• Utilize the telephone and communicate with others, inside and out of the office environment 
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for computer keyboarding, office equipment use, and detailed reports and information  

• Must be able to move about rough terrain at site locations 
• Climbing, pushing, shoving moving on occasion 
• Ability to lift 50 pounds 

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