National VP of Architecture

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 is accountable for maintaining the department plan design standards for each product type. The National Vice President of Architecture is responsible for all phases of project design that comply with the projects program guidelines and financial constraints per the pro‑forma.

• 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.
• Act as senior technical leader in the department, mentoring and coaching others.
• Lead and share knowledge, experience and skill sets with others.
• Manage budgets, client relationships, and oversee all design teams by working with Development Managers and Preconstruction Managers in a collaborative effort.
• Ensure the 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Visit communities for new plan walks.
• Redline plan updates.
• Coordinate Master Submittals.
• Product lot fit setup.

• 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 required.
• Proficiency in CAD, Bluebeam Revu, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Valid driver’s license required.

• Office/field setting.
• Noise level usually quiet to moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are 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 described essential functions of the job.