Architectural Manager

Job Description Summary

As an Architectural Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will oversee and manage the Divisions plan development, plan check review, jurisdiction approval, Model Home permitting process and plan library creation and maintenance.

Job Details

We trust that as an Architectural Manager you will: (responsibilities)

• Procure Consultant proposals from Division approved Consultants list for future projects
• Procure fee estimates for Plan Check from Building Department
• Research, understand and communicate jurisdiction requirements for construction activities
• Present Bid Analysis to Division leadership for Consultant selection
• Assist Purchasing in defining Contract and Contract negotiations
• Create Plan Development Schedule from Kick-Off meeting through Plan Check approval and issuance of building permits
• Coordinate Plan Development Kick Off meeting and subsequent follow up meetings
• Coordinate communication and work product between Architects, Engineers and related Consultants
• Principle liaison between Taylor Morrison and Building Departments
• Understand and assure compliance with local jurisdictional code requirements
• Provide input on new plan designs and elevations at the Design Team
• Ensures implementation of Taylor Morrison standard details and notes
• Review new plans for consistency, accuracy and completeness of all Consultant plans and engineering with local building codes and the scope of the project
• Participate and contribute in value engineering process
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of new plans released to sales and construction
• Maintain a product matrix by community and lot width (i.e., house width-depth, square footage, # rooms, # garages, stories, etc.)
• Process Master Plan permits for Model Starts
• You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)

• Business Acumen
• Customer Focus
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
• Drive for Results
• Priority Setting
• Self-Knowledge

About you:

• BS/BA in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Planning or other related fields and/or a minimum of 2 to 5 years of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of organizational skills and capability to perform multiple tasks concurrently
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to Read and Utilize Working Drawings, Perform Take-Offs and Estimate
• Proficiency with Microsoft software applications: (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Will have responsibilities such as:

• Interviewing, selecting, and training employees;
• Setting rates of pay and hours of work;
• Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees;
• Determining work techniques;
• Planning the work;
• Apportioning work among employees;
• Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed;
• Planning budgets for work;
• Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance;
• Providing for safety and security of the workplace

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Home Mortgage Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)