Residential Architect / Experienced Drafter

Golden Rule Builders is a luxe custom home design-build firm on a mission to beautify Virginia, one home at a time!  We need an experienced Residential Architect/Drafter to lead and grow the architecture department at GRB, including playing a key role in company leadership.  This individual will define and own company architectural standards, be the resident expert in design/architecture for clients and the company, manage department workflow, and complete designs and construction drawings.

Responsibilities of the Residential Architect/Drafter:

·        Develop and maintain company architectural standards and procedures.

·        Oversee the quality of work in the Architecture Department.

·        Maintain current job knowledge to be the resident expert for design, building codes, and cutting-edge building technology.

·        Management of Chief Architect software, updates, and catalog (company design software).

·        Site visits for measurements, elevations, and house layouts.

·        Participate in client design meetings, led by the salesperson.

·        Make product and design recommendations to clients based on their taste, style, and budget.

·        Request bids for structural components (concrete, framing, etc).

·        Complete construction drawings for permitting.

·        Prepare and submit county permitting packages including site plans, VDOT, health, and building.

·        Give clients a FUN and enjoyable design experience!

·        Work within set company processes

Requirements for the Residential Architect/Drafter position: Experience

·        Advanced knowledge of residential building codes, building materials, and the residential construction process.

·        Experience using Chief Architect or a similar software.  Experience using Chief Architect is preferred but we will teach if you have a willingness and aptitude to learn.

·        Experience with site plans and county permitting.

·        Architect license a plus but not required.

·        Creative eye to assist clients in designing their dream home.

Requirements: Soft Skills

·        Able to lead others and manage priorities/processes at a department level.

·        Work within set processes and improve/create new processes to support company growth.

·        Exceptional ability to work well with clients, working with them on a process that likely involves “once in a lifetime” decisions. 

·        Must be a genuine team player, able to juggle multiple priorities, and work well under pressure.

·        Must be a good listener.

·        Competent in using Microsoft software and desire to learn new technology as needed.

Salary:                  Based on experience.

Benefits:              Full benefits package including vacation & holiday pay, health, dental, and retirement.

Hours:                  This is a full-time IN-OFFICE position with regular office hours Monday thru Friday. 

Why work at Golden Rule?

·        Short commute (local in Fauquier County)

·        Stability – we’ve been in business since 1987

·        Family Environment

·        Competitive pay

·        Vacation & Holiday pay (23 days annually with tenure)

·        Health Insurance & Retirement program

 (Altman Initiative Group, Inc. is managing this hiring project for Golden Rule Builders.)