Sr. Design Manager / Licensed Architect New Modular Construction REMOTE with daily travel to ME, M

ZipRecruiter; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the housing industry seeks a highly qualified Sr. Design Manager for a full-time, remote position requiring travel. The role involves leading a design team, managing projects, and collaborating to develop innovative housing solutions, making a significant impact on solving housing issues.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Health insurance

Generous paid time off (4 weeks plus holidays)

Mileage reimbursement at federal rate

401(k) matching up to 4%

Employee-paid HSA ($3,600/year)

End-of-year profit sharing

Company or personal phone paid for

Management-approved continuing education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of modular design and engineering.
• Advanced experience with home building operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team on daily basis and direct architectural work.
• Manage design and delivery of ADUs and multi-family projects.
• Collaborate with civil project management team and executives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Licensed Architect

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Google Drive

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $100-$150K DOE

Backyard ADUs is looking for a highly qualified Sr. Design Manager for their growing business. This is a full-time, remote position with travel to build sites and the office as needed throughout the week (Mon-Fri). Join this exciting high-growth company as we work to address a significant housing problem!

The Senior Design Manager will lead our design team on a daily basis and engage in direct architectural design work. Responsibilities include the design and delivery of single ADUs, as well as the development of Backyard's upcoming multi-family projects in Maine and Massachusetts.

This is an opportunity for a professional, proactive individual to thrive. Let's have a conversation!

Please reference JBCSBYASDM05 when applying, along with your resume and pay expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

By 2025, the Design Manager will lead a team of 3 to design and build 56+ ADUs and over 60 units of multi-family apartments or townhouses. The manager will work closely with Backyard's civil project management team and collaborate with the CEO and COO to develop and execute the new multifamily business line.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect
• Experience hiring Architects to act as Architect of Record for multi-family projects
• 5+ years managing multiple projects simultaneously
• 5+ years in modular home design and specification
• In-depth knowledge of modular design, engineering, and production processes
• High attention to detail
• Excellent record-keeping skills
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets (Excel and Google Sheets), managing files and records (Google Drive), and related procedures

Must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily and possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, including:

• Advanced experience with home building and modular/manufactured housing operations
• Ability to interpret organizational policies and standards
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to read, understand, and effectively communicate information, ask questions, and listen actively
• Ability to speak effectively before groups
• Ability to guide and supervise subordinates, set performance standards, and monitor performance
• Strong analytical skills to achieve positive results in challenging situations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus program
• Health insurance
• Generous paid time off (4 weeks plus holidays)
• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Employee-paid HSA ($3,600/year)
• End-of-year profit sharing
• Company or personal phone paid for
• Management-approved continuing education reimbursement
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative housing solutions

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.
• Do not contact us with unsolicited services or offers.

Remote work available