Senior Manager, Architecture

Irvine Company Apartment Development is a prominent real estate company that owns and manages over 65,000 apartment homes in highly sought-after locations across Coastal California. With a focus on providing exceptional living experiences, the company is expanding its apartment portfolio. To facilitate this growth, we are seeking an experienced designer to join our team and contribute to the planning and design of new apartment communities, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), property reinvestments, and the development of innovative rental housing product types.

Job Duties:

Objectives:

• New Apartment Communities: Irvine Company Apartment Development delivers new rental housing communities in strategic locations throughout California. The architect will participate in conceptualizing, planning, and designing these communities, ensuring they meet our high quality, functionality, and aesthetic appeal standards. This includes collaborating with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to bring the vision to life. 
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): ADUs are becoming increasingly popular as an efficient use of space and a solution to the housing shortage. The architect will be responsible for designing and integrating ADUs into existing apartment communities or as standalone units, creating living spaces that are both practical and visually appealing while adhering to local building codes and regulations.
• Portfolio Reinvestment: Irvine Apartment Communities is committed to continuously enhancing its existing portfolio. The architect will contribute to reinvestment projects by assessing current properties, identifying areas for improvement, and developing design solutions to elevate the resident experience, enhance sustainability, and align with evolving trends and preferences.   
• Innovative Rental Housing Types: The architect will have the opportunity to collaborate with in-house designers to develop new rental housing types that cater to residents' evolving needs and preferences. This may include exploring co-living spaces, mixed-use developments, and environmentally sustainable communities, ensuring that the Irvine Company remains at the forefront of innovative housing solutions. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilites: 

• Work with the direct supervision of a Senior Director, Architecture
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to develop and implement architectural plans for new apartment communities, ADUs, reinvestment projects, and new rental housing product types
• Conduct site evaluations and feasibility studies to inform design decisions, taking into account local zoning, building codes, and environmental considerations
• Create innovative and functional designs that prioritize resident experience, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal
• Prepare and review architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents 
• Collaborate with construction teams during the implementation phase to ensure design intent is realized 
• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, and best practices in architecture and design 
• Manage design process from conceptual design through delivery
• Collaborate on programming and floor plan development
• Collaborate on architectural detailing and interior design, both internally and externally
• Coordinate construction drawings and schedules 
• Interface with Construction Director/General Contractor on requests for information, constructability, and design issues 
• Review and approve material submittals 
• Attend construction walks for progress and compliance with plans

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an architecture discipline or related field 
• 8+ years of experience in the design of apartment/multi-family housing and mixed-use projects

Other: 

• Able to read architectural plans and have a strong knowledge of architectural and construction detailing
• Detail orientated
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp or related software
• Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Proficient in Bluebeam or related software
• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $114,800.00 - $152,100.00

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.