Residential Architect / Designer

Job description

Houston Homes, LLC is a residential home builder in the St Louis, MO region, constructing new home communities and custom design and build homes in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties for over 40 years. We are locally owned and operated, now in the second generation of home building excellence.

Unique Opportunity

Unlike other area home builders, Houston Homes, LLC is all things to all buyers. Our built-better product is designed in-house and constructed to unwavering standards with the area’s most impressive selection of included features built-in for maximum quality and value. Our brand promise: Build a Houston Home. Build a Better Home for a Better Price.

Houston Homes, LLC extends home buyers a level of personalization that is rare in STL home building. Our new home construction services fall into 3 areas of expertise:

● Modern Floor Plan Design & Production Build: Houston Homes, LLC offers home buyers a collection of modern floor plans to be built on home sites in any of our thoughtfully designed new home communities. Base pricing starts in the mid $200’s.

● Off-Site Construction of To-Be-Built Floor Plans: We also offer Houston Build Anywhere® – a special invitation to build any of our floor plans off-site on land owned by the buyer. Houston Build Anywhere® is offered virtually anywhere in St. Charles, Lincoln or Warren counties. Whether buying in a neighborhood or building on a beloved buyer-owned land, Houston Homes LLC does grant buyer requests to make custom changes to any of its floor plans. Pricing is determined following initial consultation.

● Custom Design and Build: Finally, Houston Homes, LLC also offers custom design and build services extending virtually unending creative potential. Custom homes are designed in-house by our own team of architectural design professionals. Recent custom projects range from the upper $500s into the millions.

Job Requirements

Houston Homes, LLC of Missouri seeks to fill an immediate opening for an experienced Residential Architectural Designer or Licensed Residential Architect with 3 years experience to join our team as we continue to grow.

The successful candidate will work within the Architecture Department and in conjunction with the Purchasing, Estimating, and Construction Operations teams. The winning candidate will possess analytical, communication, creative, organizational, technical and visualization skills.

This position requires the ability to meet with clients to discuss objectives, design requirements, and project budget. Predesign services such as an initial evaluation of site conditions, feasibility and environmental impact, site selection, cost analysis and design requirements will be required.

This position will be involved in the design process of new plans as well as providing support for the current portfolio of floor plans. Value engineering of new and existing plans along with custom revisions will also be a key part of this position. This team member shall work with all other departments within the company as it relates to the functions listed below.

Essential job functions:

● Knowledge of IRC Codes and the various adoptions and impact per municipality

● Give preliminary estimates on cost and construction time

● Development of conceptual designs through to accurate detailed blueprints

● Design to specified budget

● Prepare structural specifications

● Direct CAD designer who prepares drawings, renderings, maps and other documents

● Prepare scaled architectural plan drawings

● Prepare contract documents for contractor partners

● Manage multiple design projects simultaneously

● Visit worksites to ensure that construction adheres to architectural drawings

● Prepare and present custom plans and new or modified plans to buyer, sales team, management

● Develop final construction plans showing home exterior appearance and complete detail of the home’s construction including structural system, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, communication systems, plumbing, and landscaping in adherence with state and local building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations and other ordinances.

● Time management skills, decisiveness and flexibility to work well under pressure when faced with unexpected situations, or delays

● Software proficiency including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

● Ability to analyze & resolve problems in a timely manner

● Persistent follow through

Compensation

● Competitive Salary Commensurate with Experience

● Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision

● 401(k) Employer Match

● Life Insurance

● Personal Time Off

● Paid Holidays

● Parental Leave

To apply, email your resume and cover letter with references to admin@houstonhomesllc.com . Please include your salary expectations and full-time availability.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

O'Fallon, MO 63368: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• O'Fallon, MO 63368 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• O'Fallon, MO 63368: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $200