Architecture Associate, Greater Tampa

About Us:

Homebound is on a mission to make it possible for anyone anywhere to build a home using technology. Created by an experienced team of construction real estate design and technology experts Homebound is transforming the residential construction industry by improving the costly and inefficient process of building a home.

Weve created an entirely new way to build homes with technology powering every stage from start to finish to provide a seamless experience for our customers. Homeowners across the country can choose where they want to live select a home plan thats perfect for them then personalize and buy it all online. Homebound has raised $150M in capital from leading venture capitalists like Google Khosla Thrive Ventures and were scaling quickly in places like Texas Colorado and Florida. Come build your future with us.

Architecture Associate

Architectural design and process management are central to how Homebound delivers high-quality homes efficiently across multiple markets. With architecture leading the early phases of each project Homebound maintains a common thread through pre-construction services coordinating design construction documentation and preparing projects for permitting and construction.

Homebound operates with a hybrid model where internal architects guide design direction and vision while a network of external consultants produces construction documentation. The Architecture Associate plays a central part in managing those consultant relationships coordinating design development and ensuring all architectural deliverables meet Homebounds quality and documentation standards. Experience aligned with a Project Architect or Architectural Project Manager is expected with the ability to guide consultants review design documentation and keep projects moving efficiently from design through permitting.

Beyond project execution this role will drive architectural plan development and the overall architectural process contributing to the evolution of Homebounds plan series. The role supports exterior architectural character materials and design palettes to ensure homes feel distinctive cohesive and thoughtfully designed across markets. This role is well suited for someone who is a strong project manager with a designers mindset - someone who cares about proportion materiality and the details that elevate residential architecture.

This role will primarily support Florida markets including Tampa St. Petersburg and Jacksonville - candidates must be located within these markets.

What Youll Do:

• Coordinate external architectural partners and consultants through pre-construction managing communication reviewing deliverables and providing markups to ensure alignment with Homebound standards

• Manage consultant selection onboarding and ongoing relationship management within Homebounds architectural partner network

• Prepare and review construction documents prior to agency submittal and support the permitting process including responding to jurisdictional comments and coordinating revisions

• Ensure schematic design intent carries through design development and construction documentation maintaining alignment with Homebound standards and project budgets

• Support the development and refinement of Homebounds plan series adapting layouts and architectural features to meet local zoning site and code requirements across markets

• Provide design direction to external architects on exterior architecture façade composition and material selections with a focus on strong residential design and cohesive architectural expression

• Review and coordinate Revit models produced by external architects ensuring compliance with Homebound modeling standards and documentation requirements

• Partner with Product Development Construction Operations Procurement and Sales teams to align architectural deliverables with construction and product strategy

What Youll Bring To The Table:

• 5 to 8 years of architectural experience with a background aligned with a Project Architect or Architectural Project Manager role

• Experience working on single-family residential projects including navigating zoning permitting and HOA approval processes

• Experience in production or semi-custom homebuilding and/or boutique/custom residential design firms preferred

• Strong eye for exterior architecture materials and overall composition

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Revit SketchUp Rhino and/or Bluebeam; BIM experience required

• Understanding of residential construction systems including structural mechanical electrical and plumbing coordination

• Familiarity with building codes permitting processes and climate-specific residential construction considerations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture or a related field

Desired Experience:

• Experience working in Florida residential markets

• Experience adapting standardized home plans across multiple markets

• Architectural licensure or progress toward licensure

• High fidelity rendering experience such as Enscape Lumion or 3ds Max

Our Commitment:

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If youre excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above we encourage you to apply please submit an application with your resume on the Careers page.

Homebound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex orientation national origin age disability genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal state or local law. Homebound considers all qualified applicants in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Our Compensation Philosophy:

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Please note that the salary range displayed on each job posting may vary by state. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that each job posting includes a general description of any other compensation offered for the position in addition to the salary range displayed on the job posting. You can find information about our benefits here.

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