Residential Plan Design / Architect

Brandon Homes; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon Homes in Middletown, Ohio, is looking for a Residential Plan Designer to develop and maintain their plan library. The role requires proficiency in CAD/BIM software and a strong understanding of the Ohio Residential Building Code for custom home designs.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in drafting residential plans, ensuring that client customizations and local regulations are met. Collaboration with various teams will be essential to ensure designs are accurately translated into construction-ready documents.

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing single-family residential plans.
• Proficiency in residential CAD/BIM software.
• Strong attention to detail in designs and construction.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft custom residential plans.
• Modify plans to meet client needs and budget.
• Ensure designs adhere to regulations and codes.

Skills

Residential CAD/BIM software proficiency

Attention to dimensional accuracy

Understanding of Ohio Residential Code

Ability to resolve conflicts in documents

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Chief Architect

Job description

At Brandon Homes, we are redefining the home-building experience by making luxury attainable and crafting homes that inspire. Our fast-paced and ever-evolving environment requires forward-thinking, motivated individuals who thrive in creating solutions and delivering exceptional results.

About the Role

Brandon Homes is a custom, on-your-lot home builder. We're seeking a Residential Plan Designer or licensed Architect to develop, refine, and maintain our plan library and produce construction-ready documents that flow cleanly into our estimating, purchasing, and field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and draft custom and semi-custom residential plans
• Modify existing plans to accommodate client customizations, lot constraints, and budget targets
• Coordinate plans with civil/site conditions for on-your-lot builds, including grading, setbacks, and utility connections
• Ensure designs meet Ohio Residential Building Code, local jurisdiction requirements, and energy code
• Generate accurate material and dimensional information that supports blueprint takeoffs and estimating
• Collaborate with sales, estimating, and purchasing to ensure plans are buildable at target cost and margin
• Support the sales team by answering plan-related questions and attending client meetings as needed
• Collaborate with the field to produce construction details and resolve field questions during the build
• Maintain plan documentation standards and version control across the plan library
• Incorporate selections and allowances accurately into plan-driven specifications

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years designing single-family residential plans, ideally in a production or semi-custom builder environment
• Proficiency in residential CAD/BIM software (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Chief Architect, Revit, or SoftPlan)
• Working knowledge of the Ohio Residential Code and standard wood-frame construction methods
• Ability to read and resolve conflicts between architectural, structural, and civil documents
• Strong attention to dimensional accuracy and constructability

Preferred Qualifications, but Not Required

• Licensed Architect (Ohio) or NCARB path — not required for designer track
• Experience with on-your-lot / scattered-lot custom building
• Familiarity with construction estimating workflows and material takeoffs
• Experience integrating plans with construction management software (e.g., Buildertrend)