Job Description

Job Title: Residential Design Manager

Location: On Site - Dallas, Texas, United States

Salary: $110,000 - $115,000

Skills: AutoCAD, Residential Construction, Building Codes, Lot Fit Analysis, Architectural Drafting

About the Real Estate Company / The Opportunity:

Are you a creative and detail-oriented professional with expertise in residential design? Our client, a leader in the real estate and home-building industry, is seeking a Residential Design Manager to lead the preparation, updating, and maintenance of architectural plans and documents. Based on-site in Dallas, Texas, this role offers a dynamic opportunity to shape the architectural library for residential homes, sales offices, and model complexes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is your chance to contribute to high-quality designs in a thriving real estate market.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize AutoCAD to create detailed residential plans, including floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, and electrical layouts.
• Supervise design phases with multiple departments to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Maintain a log of plan changes, communicate updates with internal teams and consultants, and ensure smooth coordination.
• Compile and submit design review packages and standard plans per community and local requirements.
• Research and summarize building codes, zoning, and technical documents to streamline architectural submittals.
• Ensure design compliance with municipal codes and specifications.
• Collaborate with Architectural Review Committees, Structural Engineers, and other external teams for effective project execution.
• Perform quality control reviews of architectural documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to industry standards.
• Provide guidance to builders on design specifications and corrections.
• Supervise and manage the daily activities of a Senior CAD Drafter.

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven proficiency in AutoCAD and Photoshop.
• 3+ years of experience in drafting, architecture, or structural engineering.
• Strong knowledge of residential production home building.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, drafting, or a related field.
• Familiarity with zoning regulations and municipal codes in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
• Experience managing and mentoring team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Prior experience with lot fit analysis and final plat reviews.

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