Single Family Architectural Design Professional

Why Southern Land?

We offer a distinctive experience for emerging design professionals, including more influence over the design process from initial concept to final execution and the ability to work directly with clients.

Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, and resident experience professionals—all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.

Position Summary

Southern Land Company, a national real estate development and construction firm headquartered in Nashville, TN is seeking a full-time Single Family Architectural Design Professional to join our dynamic team. The Architectural Design Professional will manage, coordinate, design, and document high-end speculative and custom homes for construction within Southern Land Company and other communities.

Essential Functions

• Project manage, coordinate, and design client requirements during the schematic and design development stages for residential projects
• Manage and/or produce clear and concise “Builder Set” drawings that incorporate the original vision of the client
• Understand and work within the confines of the schedule and fees established for each project
• Maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of applicable building codes as they relate to the design and construction of residential structures
• Maintain a working knowledge of the costs of construction of various elements of the building of a house
• Seek an ongoing knowledge of the successful trends within the industry
• Coordinate the production of the project with the entire SLC design team (town planning/landscape design/civil engineering) as is necessary to create a successful project
• Provide the final quality control efforts for all work product created
• Assist with revisions and maintenance of the Single-Family Residential AutoCAD standards library
• Make exterior selections and color recommendations as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A fundamental understanding of construction documentation methods for wood frame construction.
• Proficiency in the following technical programs:  Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Adobe CS5 or later, Sketchup or other computer rendering software experience.
• Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers on the phone and in person.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry multiple projects through to completion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Jr./Intern Architectural Design Professional (when applicable)

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field from accredited school
• 3-5 years’ experience in similar position

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in Single-Family architecture or Traditional Neighborhood Design
• Knowledge of historically accurate residential design and detailing
• Knowledge of Single-Family design trends
• AIA certification is not required, but beneficial

Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.

We Have…

• A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
• Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!

Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off.  Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace.  For more information, please visit our website at www.southernland.com.

The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.