Modular Project Architect Fading West Development

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

4% Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Fremont Economic Development Corporation is seeking a Modular Project Architect to inform and produce modular home product designs. This role combines internal technical work and external collaboration with development partners to address the housing crisis.

The ideal candidate will have experience in architecture, strong Revit skills, and the ability to manage complex projects efficiently. The position offers flexibility with a full-time in-person or hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Competent in Revit software required.
• Knowledge and understanding of building codes and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare submittal packages and manage architectural documents.
• Communicate with consultants, contractors, and owner on project deliverables.
• Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs.

Skills

Revit software

Residential construction understanding

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

2+ years of experience at an architecture firm

Colorado Architect’s License

Job description

Fading West exists to build thriving and connected communities by reimagining the construction industry. Our vision is to eliminate the housing crisis for the workforce and the communities they serve. Our mission is to create attainable, high‑quality, architecturally interesting, diverse communities for the workforce. To accomplish this, we fully integrate design, development, manufacturing, and construction in a single LEAN value stream.

CORE VALUES

• We Care for People
• We Hate Waste
• We Excel & Outperform

OUR CULTURE

Strong Work Ethic, Fun, Learning, and Humility

• Fading West employees:
  • do not need to be managed
  • consistently impress the team with their insights and output
  • are wicked smart but don’t take themselves too seriously
  • have a passion for the company’s success without ego or pride in ownership
  • are teachable, collaborative, and committed to continual learning, growth, and personal development

Problem-Solving in a Challenging, Changing, and Flexible Organization

• Fading West employees:
  • Challenge the norms and think outside the box
  • enjoy the excitement of figuring out the “how” that accomplishes the “what” we are trying to achieve

Manage Complexity and Simplify Systems

• Fading West employees:
  • enjoy managing complexity to create efficient systems and processes that reduce waste and increase simplicity

Strategic Visionary Thinking

• Fading West employees:
  • Help develop strategies to achieve the objectives of the business plan to maximize return and minimize risk

Relationships and Mission

• Fading West employees:
  • Place a high value on relationships
  • Are discerning, highly relational, people connectors
  • Promote and maintain Fading West’s core values and mission statement
  • Are inclusive and build a culture where difference and creativity are valued
  • Believe diversity drives innovation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Modular Project Architect brings major value to the organization by being an integral part of informing and producing our modular home product designs. This role is unique in that it works consistently internally on technical aspects of project design but also externally with development partners and customers. This role will help drive our innovative approach to home building and get us closer to our goal of helping solve the housing crisis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare submittal packages and manage architectural documents.
• Communicate with consultants, contractors, and owner on project deliverables and scheduled timeline(s).
• Analyze building codes, by‑laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.
• Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages according to required mediums and specifications.
• Explain drawings to process engineers and construction teams and provide adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.
• Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
• Coordinate design intent with in‑house drafting team to assist in producing shop drawings; including design intent from other (outside) professionals included in the project.
• Consult with other intercompany teams to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
• Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
• Aid in compiling construction details for a set and stitch manual.
• Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
• Conduct periodic production/manufacturing observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.
• Periodically generate graphics and visualizations for marketing purposes and/or project submittal packages.
• Assist sales team with technical product information requested by potential customers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience at an architecture firm
• Competent in Revit software required.
• Basic understanding of residential construction
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Colorado Architect’s License is a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of building codes and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• In‑Person full time preferred but opportunities for a hybrid schedule exist.
• This role requires signing a confidentiality agreement, intellectual property rights agreement, and non‑compete and non‑disclosure agreement.
• Reference check that speaks to the positive character of the applicant.
• May be required to regularly stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time, lift or carry more than 50 pounds, climb/balance on stairs or ladders, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Must be competent and comfortable in basic computer skills and navigating modern technology.

Fading West rigorously adheres to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8‑5‑201(1).

BENEFITS SUMMARY (Offered to all full‑time employees (30+ hours/week))

• Health Benefits (Portion of monthly premiums paid by employer)
  • Medical (Cigna)
    • Choice Between two plans
      • High deductible plan with $3300 for individuals and $6300 for families w/ HSA
      • High deductible plan with $5000 and no HSA
      • PPO Plan with $1500 deductible for individuals and $3500 for families
  • Direct Primary Care Medical Option
  • Dental (Cigna)
  • Vision (Unum)
• 4% Employer Match
• Auxiliary Benefits
  • Long Term Disability (fully employee paid)
  • Life Insurance (fully employee paid)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health and Fitness Re‑imbursement ($250 / year)
  • Local Gym Discount
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Vacation (2 weeks per year)
  • Personal days (6 days per year)
  • Sick days
  • Paid holidays
  • Supplemental Parental Leave (In addition to CO FAMLI Act)

Fading West Development LLC and all its wholly owned subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.