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About COGS' Client
COGS’ client is a leading luxury residential developer known for crafting exceptional, high-end communities in some of the most desirable locations. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, they offer a diverse range of luxury home designs, from thoughtfully planned cottages to expansive semi-custom estates. Their team is passionate about creating residences that seamlessly blend architectural excellence with client-driven customization, ensuring each home is both functional and beautifully designed.
Role Overview:
The Senior Architectural Designer is responsible for managing design requests from the sales team, including creating siting plans that meet compliance and construction standards. You’ll work directly with clients to provide creative solutions, customizing designs in real time using tools like CAD, Revit, and Bluebeam. Additionally, you’ll maintain control over base designs, assist with budget planning through material takeoffs, and play a key role in value engineering. You may also oversee lot-specific plan development through permitting and handoff to construction teams.
Key Responsibilities Include: Manage and execute lot-specific architectural design and customization, ensuring compliance with community guidelines and construction feasibility. Develop siting plans that optimize land use while maintaining architectural integrity. Work closely with clients to bring their design visions to life, providing creative solutions to design challenges. Utilize industry-standard software such as CAD, Revit, and Bluebeam to produce detailed, high-quality architectural plans. Maintain control over base designs and modifications for reuse, ensuring consistency and efficiency. Support budget planning and cost estimation by providing accurate material takeoffs and quantity assessments. Play a key role in value engineering, optimizing design solutions to enhance efficiency while maintaining luxury standards. Oversee and coordinate the plan development process from initial design through permitting and construction handoff. Provide technical guidance and expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications: Degree in architecture, drafting, or a related field OR a minimum of 5 years of industry experience (high-end residential experience preferred). Proficiency in CAD, Revit, and other 3D modeling software. Strong ability to develop detailed drawings that follow best building practices, minimizing errors and RFIs that could impact project profitability. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and internal teams. Ability to actively listen, provide solutions, and confidently navigate design discussions in real time.
Benefits: Competitive salary with flexibility based on experience. Performance-based bonus opportunities. Paid holidays and vacation accrual. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. A collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong leadership and long-term growth potential.
COGS’ client is a leading luxury residential developer known for crafting exceptional, high-end communities in some of the most desirable locations. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, they offer a diverse range of luxury home designs, from thoughtfully planned cottages to expansive semi-custom estates. Their team is passionate about creating residences that seamlessly blend architectural excellence with client-driven customization, ensuring each home is both functional and beautifully designed.
Role Overview:
The Senior Architectural Designer is responsible for managing design requests from the sales team, including creating siting plans that meet compliance and construction standards. You’ll work directly with clients to provide creative solutions, customizing designs in real time using tools like CAD, Revit, and Bluebeam. Additionally, you’ll maintain control over base designs, assist with budget planning through material takeoffs, and play a key role in value engineering. You may also oversee lot-specific plan development through permitting and handoff to construction teams.
Key Responsibilities Include: Manage and execute lot-specific architectural design and customization, ensuring compliance with community guidelines and construction feasibility. Develop siting plans that optimize land use while maintaining architectural integrity. Work closely with clients to bring their design visions to life, providing creative solutions to design challenges. Utilize industry-standard software such as CAD, Revit, and Bluebeam to produce detailed, high-quality architectural plans. Maintain control over base designs and modifications for reuse, ensuring consistency and efficiency. Support budget planning and cost estimation by providing accurate material takeoffs and quantity assessments. Play a key role in value engineering, optimizing design solutions to enhance efficiency while maintaining luxury standards. Oversee and coordinate the plan development process from initial design through permitting and construction handoff. Provide technical guidance and expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications: Degree in architecture, drafting, or a related field OR a minimum of 5 years of industry experience (high-end residential experience preferred). Proficiency in CAD, Revit, and other 3D modeling software. Strong ability to develop detailed drawings that follow best building practices, minimizing errors and RFIs that could impact project profitability. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and internal teams. Ability to actively listen, provide solutions, and confidently navigate design discussions in real time.
Benefits: Competitive salary with flexibility based on experience. Performance-based bonus opportunities. Paid holidays and vacation accrual. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. A collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong leadership and long-term growth potential.