Architectural Plans Supervisor-WA

D.R. Horton; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. in Washington state is seeking an Architectural Plans Supervisor-WA to manage external architects and engineers, oversee plan development, and ensure timely approvals with municipalities. You’ll coordinate design changes, track schedules, and maintain construction documents for multiple projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 2–4 years of related experience, strong communication, and proficiency with CAD/drafting tools; travel and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; two to four years of related experience preferred.
• Proven ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage external architects and engineers in developing new plans and products.
• Coordinate plan approvals with municipalities and ensure timely submittals.
• Draft and document correspondence with architects, engineers, and manufacturers about plan changes.
• Coordinate plan changes with Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Operations and Construction.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD

Drafting programs

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Architectural Plans Supervisor-WA. The right candidate will track the selected plans for residential projects. Implement and oversee procedures on architectural plans. Lead and direct outside architectural and engineering firms in preparation of plans. Work with municipalities on all design review and construction document approvals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage outside architects and engineers in the development of new plans and new product implementation as directed by senior management
• Work with the staff of municipalities to ensure timely approvals on all construction documents, plans and revisions
• Draft and document correspondence to architects, engineers, and manufacturers relating to correction of any approved plan changes
• Work closely with job site personnel to coordinate plan changes and respond to plan discrepancies and/or questions
• Participate and document the coordination of plan changes and/or plan corrections with other company departments to include Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Construction
• Work with the municipalities planning staff to ensure timely approvals on design review submittals
• Create and update forecasting schedules
• Maintain construction schedules on multiple projects to meet forecasted deadlines
• Review architectural plans for building code compliance and builder’s predetermined construction compliance details
• Review structural framing, roof trusses, and foundation plans for value engineering
• Verify that architectural, structural engineering, roof trusses and foundation are correct and accurate
• Perform routine on-site inspections to verify architectural plan compliance with the Construction Department as necessary
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 1 or more employee

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
• Two to four years of related experience and/or training
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of CAD and other drafting programs is preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 6.67 hrs Vacation/month
• Personal Holidays depending on Hire Date:
• Jan 1-Jun 30: 2 days
• July 1-Sept 30: 1 day
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Salary D.O.E ranging from $70,000 to $80,000 plus bonus potential.

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