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• Location 2355 Lemond Road,Owatonna, MN, 55060,United States
• Base Pay $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full-time, Exempt

Description

About Rise Modular

Rise Modular is transforming the construction industry through innovative volumetric modular building solutions. By combining advanced manufacturing with modern construction practices, Rise delivers high-quality multifamily, hospitality, student housing, workforce housing, and affordable housing projects faster, more efficiently, and more sustainably than traditional construction methods.

The primary responsibility of the Architectural Design Lead is to develop the Modular State Submittal Plans and coordinate the architectural modular design during the pre-construction process. This position will also include coordination of architectural plans and components up to the manufacturing phase of the project. During these processes the lead must work closely with the Architect (AOR) and outside consultants to develop architectural plans and coordinate scope of work for the project. This lead must determine the project schedule and manage the deliverables required. Design leads will be responsible for managing the drafting teams to achieve the required deliverables and assume responsibility for all mistakes and issues that arise from these deliverables.

• Point of contact for all Architectural questions, issues, and resolutions for a project
• Manage the consultants through the SD, DD, and CD design phases in preparation
• Redline architectural plans and details during design phase Building code analysis and coordination
• Determine scope of work and specifications
• Organize and participate in pre-construction and OAC meetings as needed
• Manager of the architectural drafting team
• Expert in Construction Plans analysis and translation
• Coordinate and set deadlines for architectural design deliverables
• Organize and participate in architectural design meetings
• Mange, develop, and review of modular architectural plans
• RFI generation and resolution as needed throughout the process to resolve issues
• or seek answers.
• Review and approval of architectural project specification submittals/spec
• Coordinate and integrate standard assemblies and details into project
• Limited REVIT modeling support as needed

• Manager of architectural shop drawing drafting team
• Coordinate and set deadlines for architectural shop drawing deliverables
• Organize and participate in architectural shop drawing meetings
• Organize and coordinate critical project procurement drawings and take offs
• Review and approval of architectural shop drawing sheets
• Redline and review of architectural shop drawing team’s work

• Deviation resolution with inspectors and jurisdictions
• Manufacturing floor compliance walks
• QA/QC support and issue resolution

• RISE standard architectural details and assemblies
• BIM architectural modeling and family standards
• Architectural shop drawing standards
• Team Leadership Growth and Development

• Identify and Collaborate RES areas
• Review and approve RES documents and details
• State approved modular drawings
• Scope of work plans
• Critical alignment/RO document
• Fully coordinated BIM model
• Procurement project take off items
• Building package supplemental documents
• Modular shop drawings
• On-site completion plans and take offs
• Design milestones determined by project schedule
• State Structural Approval 30 days prior to manufacturing
• Number of shop drawings in queue

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in architectural design, construction documentation, drafting, or design coordination within commercial, multifamily, hospitality, industrialized construction, or related industries.
• 3+ years leading or mentoring architectural designers, BIM modelers, drafters, or design teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing project deliverables through multiple design phases including Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), and shop drawings.
• Advanced knowledge of construction documents, architectural detailing, building assemblies, and coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Strong understanding of commercial building codes, accessibility requirements, and life safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating directly with Architects of Record (AOR), engineers, consultants, municipalities, and permitting agencies.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Revit and BIM workflows.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings and translate them into manufacturing-ready documentation.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting aggressive production schedules.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Experience in modular, off-site, prefabricated, or industrialized construction.
• Experience with multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, or student housing projects.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA).
• Familiarity with Epicor ERP or similar manufacturing systems.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Navisworks, or BIM 360.
• LEED Accredited Professional or equivalent sustainability experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining company design standards.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 – $105,000 (Annually). Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Rise Modular’s Total Rewards package for employees. Rise Modular provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Above all else, our team members should have a positive attitude and be flexible as to job responsibilities. We have a collaborative, team focused, and fast-paced environment and welcome team members who are interested in working for a progressive and innovative organization.

For additional information about Rise Modular, please visit our website at www.risemodular.com
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.