Residential Plan Design / Architect
Posted 18 days ago
brandon homesNew Middletown (OH)
Architectural and Civil DraftersNew Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
At Brandon Homes, we are redefining the home-building experience by making luxury attainable and crafting homes that inspire. Our fast-paced and ever-evolving environment requires forward-thinking, motivated individuals who thrive in creating solutions and delivering exceptional results.
About the Role Brandon Homes is a custom, on-your-lot home builder. We're seeking a Residential Plan Designer or licensed Architect to develop, refine, and maintain our plan library and produce construction-ready documents that flow cleanly into our estimating, purchasing, and field operations.
Key Responsibilities Design and draft custom and semi-custom residential plans
Modify existing plans to accommodate client customizations, lot constraints, and budget targets
Coordinate plans with civil/site conditions for on-your-lot builds, including grading, setbacks, and utility connections
Ensure designs meet Ohio Residential Building Code, local jurisdiction requirements, and energy code
Generate accurate material and dimensional information that supports blueprint takeoffs and estimating
Collaborate with sales, estimating, and purchasing to ensure plans are buildable at target cost and margin
Support the sales team by answering plan-related questions and attending client meetings as needed
Collaborate with the field to produce construction details and resolve field questions during the build
Maintain plan documentation standards and version control across the plan library
Incorporate selections and allowances accurately into plan-driven specifications
Required Qualifications 3+ years designing single-family residential plans, ideally in a production or semi-custom builder environment
Proficiency in residential CAD/BIM software (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Chief Architect, Revit, or SoftPlan)
Working knowledge of the Ohio Residential Code and standard wood-frame construction methods
Ability to read and resolve conflicts between architectural, structural, and civil documents
Strong attention to dimensional accuracy and constructability
Preferred Qualifications, but Not Required Licensed Architect (Ohio) or NCARB path — not required for designer track
Experience with on-your-lot / scattered-lot custom building
Familiarity with construction estimating workflows and material takeoffs
Experience integrating plans with construction management software (e.g., Buildertrend)
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