Project Designer - Housing

Employment Resource Group; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm is seeking a Project Designer to lead architectural production efforts in residential projects. This senior-level role involves overseeing design documentation, managing Revit workflows, and enhancing project efficiency through cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should have at least eight years of architectural experience and proficiency in various design tools. Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in architectural design and documentation.
• Proven ability to lead drafting teams and manage production with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of schematic design and construction document sets.
• Oversee drafting teams to ensure high-quality documentation.
• Support vendor bidding processes and provide construction phase services.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM/VDC processes

Design documentation

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in Architectural Technology or equivalent

Tools

Twinmotion

Lumion

E-Specs

Job description

The Project Designer – Housing is a senior‑level design professional responsible for leading architectural production efforts across complex residential and housing‑focused projects. This role provides strategic oversight of design documentation, guides cross‑functional collaboration between design and construction teams, and drives continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and innovation. The Project Designer plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping project outcomes, standardizing workflows, and advancing technology‑enabled design practices within a fast‑paced, integrated design‑build environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the production of schematic design, design development, and construction document sets for assigned housing projects.
• Oversee and guide drafting teams, ensuring high‑quality documentation with minimal supervision.
• Own and manage Revit workflows while contributing to the standardization and optimization of documentation practices.
• Integrate effectively with cross‑functional design and construction teams to ensure alignment across project phases.
• Conduct and oversee code studies, detailing, material selections, and documentation aligned with construction procedures.
• Support value engineering initiatives and cost estimation workflows to enhance project efficiency and budget alignment.
• Participate in proposal generation and contribute to internal quality control processes.
• Spearhead continuous improvement efforts to elevate design quality and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders across all project phases.
• Support vendor bidding processes and provide construction phase services, including responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
• Balance detailed, production‑driven responsibilities with the demands of an entrepreneurial, technology‑forward design‑build environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in architectural design and documentation.
• Associate degree in Architectural Technology or equivalent design education.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Revit and experience producing construction documents.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, E‑Specs, Twinmotion, Lumion, BIM/VDC processes, and AI‑assisted rendering tools.
• Proven ability to lead drafting teams and manage production with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with code analysis, detailing, materials, and construction procedures.
• Understanding of value engineering principles and cost estimation workflows.
• Experience with senior living, multi‑family, or healthcare facilities preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to navigate high‑performance, fast‑paced environments.
• Demonstrated forward‑thinking mindset, analytical rigor, proactive problem‑solving capabilities, and the confidence to engage in direct, solution‑oriented conversations.