Design Development Manager

Camillo Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Camillo Companies in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Design Development Manager to translate Schematic Design into CAD, oversee the transition to outsourced partners for construction documents, and drive continuous process improvements across the design team.

The role requires strong CAD expertise, background in producing construction documents, and the ability to develop efficient home plan designs aligned with company standards and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, drafting, engineering technology, or related field.
• Six or more years of CAD design/drafting in a residential production environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate Schematic Design drawings to accurate CAD drawings and coordinate with outsourced partners for construction documents.
• Manage the transition of Design Development drawings to outsourced drafting partners for Construction Documents.
• Perform comprehensive quality-control reviews of architectural plans and Construction Documents for accuracy and constructibility.
• Develop and maintain architectural/drafting standards and pattern books to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Provide design direction and technical guidance to CAD technicians and other team members.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consultants to resolve issues and keep documents coordinated.
• Lead design development workflows to increase speed, accuracy, and scalability across the organization.
• Protect company intellectual property and proprietary design content.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Design development

Project coordination

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field

Six or more years CAD design/drafting experience

Job description

Company: Camillo Companies
Job Title: Design Development Manager
Department: Architecture
Reports to: Director, Architectural Design
Status: Full-Time / Exempt – Salaried

Job Summary

Camillo Companies is seeking an experienced Design Development Manager to translate Schematic Design drawings and sketches into CAD and coordinate their transition to an outsourced partner for construction documents. This position is responsible for managing workflows, quality control, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the design team and continuous process improvement initiatives. This individual will also help in creating the construction details that will be used to standardize and make more efficient the assembly of CD’s.

The ideal candidate is a team player familiar with the design process, strong technical expertise in CAD software, experience executing construction documents, and a passion for developing efficient home plan designs that support organizational goals. This individual will work closely with architects, designers, engineering teams, and leadership to ensure all design documentation meets company standards for quality, accuracy, and consistency.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage assigned architectural projects through the Design Development process, translating Schematic Design drawings and sketches into accurate, coordinated CAD drawings and ensuring plans, revisions, options, and deliverables are completed in accordance with established schedules and project requirements.
• Coordinate the development of architectural plan components, including floor plans, elevations, interior elevations, cabinet plans, roof plans, cornice/eave details, construction details, options, and other design documentation required for production.
• Manage the transition of Design Development drawings to outsourced drafting partners for preparation of Construction Documents, providing design direction, coordinating redlines and revisions, resolving questions, and serving as a primary architectural resource throughout the process.
• Perform comprehensive quality-control reviews of architectural plans and Construction Documents to ensure they are complete, accurate, coordinated, constructible, and consistent with design intent, company standards, applicable codes, jurisdictional requirements, community design guidelines, and developer requirements.
• Review plans for functionality, constructability, efficiency, design quality, and consistency, identifying opportunities for value engineering and plan improvements without compromising design intent, architectural quality, or customer appeal.
• Coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other consultant requirements as they affect architectural design, working with engineers, consultants, CAD/design staff, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain coordinated documents.
• Develop and maintain architectural and drafting standards, including construction details, notes, documentation requirements, and other standardized components that improve consistency, quality, and efficiency across the plan portfolio.
• Support the development and maintenance of Pattern Books and architectural options, including structural options, room configurations, exterior options, buyer-facing selections, and other plan components required to support community and production needs.
• Provide design direction and technical guidance to architectural designers, CAD technicians, and other members of the product-development team, promoting consistent application of company design and drafting standards.
• Serve as an architectural resource throughout estimating, permitting, construction, and field implementation, participating in field walks, model reviews, frame walks, post-construction evaluations, and other activities as needed to identify and resolve design or documentation issues.
• Continually improve Design Development processes and workflows to increase speed, accuracy, consistency, and scalability across the organization.
• Protect company intellectual property, including proprietary plans, details, standards, and other design content, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Friendly and welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.
• Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.
• Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.
• Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. The Camillo family of companies are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds.
• Strong technical proficiency in CAD software, and related design technologies.
• Strong design aptitude with the ability to interpret architectural plans, apply drafting standards, and produce accurate construction documents.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Performs complex tasks typically following established processes.
• Ability to establish and enforce drafting standards and quality control procedures.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills.

Education And Experience

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in architecture, drafting, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related field preferred
• Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible CAD design/drafting in a residential production environment.

About Us

As one of the largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in Texas, Camillo Companies exists to open doors to greater opportunities for all people. For more than 30 years, the Company has led the way in constructing premier communities featuring affordable homes and residences that maximize style, livability, and functional floorplan designs. Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes), Residences (SimplyHome), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, the Camillo Family of Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan-College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. In 2007, the Company pioneered the single-family build-to-rent business, eventually leading to the 2012 launch of SimplyHome, which builds, leases, and manages both new and recently constructed single-family homes, townhomes, and multi‑family projects. Beginning in 2023, the company made acquisitions to expand into new markets in and outside of Texas.

Camillo Companies value a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required.