Senior Architectural Designer

About The Company

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation.  For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in-class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data – including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models – to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk-adjusted returns. More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to “Building What Matters.”  JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.

About the Job

JPI is seeking a highly experienced Senior Architectural Designer with a focus on site plan and elevation design for multifamily projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of multifamily experience in the U.S., with a proven track record of delivering high-quality architectural solutions. This individual will play a key role in shaping the design direction of JPI's multifamily developments and will have the opportunity to grow with the company as it expands its architectural capabilities. This role is a vital starting point for the design phase and will work with the Production Studio and the CA Studio to ensure that the needs of the company are setup properly at the earliest stages of the project. The whole architectural Design team will constantly be expected to work hand-in-hand with the Development team, the Pre-Construction team, the Investment Management team, the Construction team and the Construction QC team to ensure that expectations of design and construction and consistently met. This position will have a chance to shape the design direction of JPI's projects and contribute to the company's vision of becoming the largest multifamily developer in the U.S.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence

• Lead the development of site plans and elevations for multifamily projects, ensuring alignment with development goals, zoning regulations, design standards and constructability.

• Collaborate with internal design teams, development, investment management, preconstruction, and construction to integrate architectural design requirements into overall project planning.

• Utilize a kit of parts approach to architectural design, leveraging pre-approved components to streamline the design process and maximize efficiency.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in architectural design, particularly within the multifamily sector, and integrate innovative ideas into project designs to create industry leading designs.

• Oversee the preparation of conceptual design documentation, including drawings and renderings, to communicate design intent to internal and external stakeholders.

• Present architectural design intent at city meetings and neighborhood meetings to help development efforts.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the architectural team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

• Collaborate with external consultants, including architects, engineers, and landscape designers, to ensure coordinated and cohesive project delivery.

Pre-Dev / Conceptual Design Phase

• Initiate concept phase thru a visioning meeting using precedents and a target UPA

• Create multiple site plans in CAD or Revit as needed for internal review using the kit of parts approach. 

• Work with the Land Acquisition team and the rest of the Design studio to create functioning site plans that take into account topo, utilities, zoning requirements, site constraints, parking requirements, construction phasing and constructability.

• Create character elevation designs in CAD or Revit to represent the project in both external and internal meetings. 

• Work with the Land Acquisition team on the Hard Cost Questionnaire to prep the project for the concept budget process.

• Work with the Production studio to ensure that the project meets site specific code requirements so that the project is ready to move into the SD phase of design.

• Work with the VP of Design and the Production Studio to solicit and review 3rd party design consultant proposals for scope and cost.

• Lead portions of the design kick-off meeting.

• Work with the Land Acquisition and Develop