Architectural Permitting & Compliance Specialist

NVR, Inc; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership through profit-sharing

Job summary

NVR, the parent company of Ryan Homes, NV Homes and Heartland Homes, seeks an Architectural Specialist – Permit Support to ensure projects meet building codes and safety standards. You will respond to permit questions from partners and engage with code officials and associations.

Join a collaborative Architectural Services Team focusing on compliance, timely permit processing, and continuous design improvements across homebuilding projects in the Frederick, MD region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree, focus on construction, architecture, engineering or design is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of managing permit submissions.
• Proficient in reading blueprints.
• Knowledge of ICC codes including residential, commercial (multi-family), accessibility, energy conservation, mechanical and fuel-gas codes.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communicator.
• High energy with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Membership to ICC or NAHB are a plus.
• Proficient in using Autocad & Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Homebuilding personnel, local, state, and county building code officials to resolve permit related issues.
• Coordinate with Homebuilding and Warranty teams to identify preventative design changes.
• Facilitate training of department team members on all aspects of code compliance within the building process.
• Responsible for reviewing, scheduling, completing, and assigning permits to department team members.
• Apply in-depth knowledge and expertise of building codes, compliance standards, and construction practices to support team members and projects, ensuring that all aspects meet the quality and technical standards established by NVR.
• Conduct regular meetings with Homebuilding, Manufacturing, Procurement, and other relevant departments to discuss ongoing projects, compliance issues, and code updates, ensuring all teams are aligned.
• Consult with experts in different areas including structural and mechanical engineers, architects, estimating analysts, building code officials, truss engineers, and IT to ensure documents are complete and accurate.

Skills

Reading blueprints

ICC codes knowledge

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in construction/architecture/engineering/design

Tools

Autocad

Bluebeam

Job description

NVR, the parent company of Ryan Homes, NV Homes and Heartland Homes, seeks an Architectural Specialist – Permit Support to ensure projects meet building codes and safety standards. You will respond to permit questions from partners and engage with code officials and associations.

Join a collaborative Architectural Services Team focusing on compliance, timely permit processing, and continuous design improvements across homebuilding projects in the Frederick, MD region.