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

Join a dynamic team at a high-growth company focused on innovative housing solutions! As a Senior Design Manager, you'll lead a talented design team, driving the architectural design of single ADUs and multifamily projects. This remote role offers the chance to make a significant impact on housing development in Massachusetts. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including paid time off and a bonus program, this is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional ready to thrive in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about design and housing solutions, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Program

Health Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

401k Matching

Employee-paid HSA

Profit Sharing

Phone Paid

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with 5+ years managing multiple projects.
• Expertise in modular design and home building operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team to deliver 56+ ADUs and 60+ multifamily units.
• Collaborate with civil project management and executives.

Skills

Architectural Design

Project Management

Modular Home Design

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

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 office as needed throughout the week - Mon-Fri. Come and be a part of this exciting high-growth company as we work to help solve a significant housing problem! The Senior Design Manager leads our design team on a day-to-day basis and engages in direct architectural design work. The manager will be responsible for the design and delivery of single ADUs, and the design and development of Backyards upcoming multi-family projects in Maine and Massachusetts.

This is the place where a professional, go-getter can thrive, so let's have a conversation!

Please Reference JBCSBYASDM05 when applying with your resume and pay expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In 2025, the Design Manager will lead the design team currently of 3 people to design and build 56+ ADUs and 60+ units of multiple family apartments and/or townhouse projects. The manager will have assistance from Backyard's civil project management team and work closely with the CEO and COO to develop and execute on the new multifamily business line.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect.
• Experienced in hiring Architects to act as Architect of Record for multi-family projects.
• 5+ years in managing a portfolio of 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 ability.
• Knowledge and ability to use word processing, spreadsheets (Excel and Google Sheets), managing files and records (Google Drive), and other procedures and terminology.

Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and possess the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, including:

• Advanced experience with home building and/or modular/manufactured housing operations.
• Ability to interpret and understand organizations policies and standards.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheets (Excel and Google Sheets), managing files and records (Google Drive), and other procedures and terminology.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read and write effectively.
• Ability to speak with clarity and listen actively.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Ability to analyze information and achieve positive results in difficult situations or problems encountered.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Program
• Health Insurance
• Very Generous Paid Time Off - 4 weeks paid plus company holidays
• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
• 401k matching up to 4% of base salary
• Employee-paid HSA ($3600/yr)
• End-of-year profit sharing
• Either personal or company phone paid for
• Management approved Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Growing company concerned about helping with housing solutions!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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• Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.