Senior Lead Designer for High-End Residential Build

Blue Star; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

2 weeks PTO

14 paid holidays

50% company-paid health insurance

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities in design-build

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Star is seeking a Lead Designer to support high-end residential remodeling and custom home projects from concept through construction-ready documentation. This role emphasizes strong technical design, documentation, and collaboration with project teams in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

The candidate should understand residential construction, permit requirements, and preconstruction processes, ensuring designs are buildable, within budget, and aligned with client goals.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture is required.
• 3-5 years in residential design, architecture, drafting, design-build, remodeling, or custom home construction.
• Ability to create clear, accurate, and buildable design documents.
• Experience with permitting processes and residential construction methods.

Responsabilidades

• Develop residential design concepts, layouts, plans, elevations, and detailed construction drawings.
• Translate client goals and site conditions into practical and buildable design solutions.
• Support preconstruction through design development, scope clarification, selections coordination, and documentation.
• Prepare permit drawings and design packages for pricing, permitting, client review, and construction.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, and trade partners.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain organized project files, specifications, drawings, and design notes.
• Help ensure the final design aligns with budget, schedule, client expectations, and buildability.

Conocimientos

Residential design

Client collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Descripción del empleo

Blue Star is seeking a Lead Designer to support high-end residential remodeling and custom home projects from concept through construction-ready documentation. This role emphasizes strong technical design, documentation, and collaboration with project teams in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

The candidate should understand residential construction, permit requirements, and preconstruction processes, ensuring designs are buildable, within budget, and aligned with client goals.