Senior Permitting Architect – Codes & Compliance

NVR, Inc; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing stock ownership

Traditional benefits

Job summary

NVR is seeking an Sr. Architectural Specialist - Permit Support within its Architectural Services Team in Frederick, MD. You will serve as a subject matter expert ensuring projects meet building codes, regulations, and safety standards while responding to permit questions from partners and officials.

Join a collaborative team focused on innovation, training, and cross-functional coordination to drive compliant design and efficient permit processing across homebuilding programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in construction, architecture, engineering or design.
• Minimum 7+ years of managing permit submissions.
• Architecture or Engineering license a plus.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with building code officials to resolve permit-related issues.
• Coordinate with Homebuilding and Warranty teams to identify preventative design changes.
• Facilitate training on code compliance within the building process.
• Review, schedule, complete, and assign permits to department team members.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, compliance standards, and construction practices to support team members and projects.
• Conduct regular meetings with Homebuilding, Manufacturing, Procurement, and other departments to discuss updates.
• Consult with engineers, architects, estimators, code officials, and other experts to ensure documents are complete and accurate.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in construction/architecture/engineering/design

Architecture or Engineering license a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

NVR is seeking an Sr. Architectural Specialist - Permit Support within its Architectural Services Team in Frederick, MD. You will serve as a subject matter expert ensuring projects meet building codes, regulations, and safety standards while responding to permit questions from partners and officials.

Join a collaborative team focused on innovation, training, and cross-functional coordination to drive compliant design and efficient permit processing across homebuilding programs.