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Senior Architect

Mighty Buildings

Mighty Buildings

IT
Hayward, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 4, 2024

Mighty Buildings is a construction technology company with offices in Oakland, and Monterrey.

We are disrupting the construction industry by creating beautiful, sustainable, and high-quality homes using 3D printing, advanced materials, and robotics automation.

We’ve raised Series B funding and are backed by top investors like Khosla Ventures, Zeno Ventures, and Y-Combinator.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Architect to join the Mighty Buildings Product team. You will work directly with our other architects and engineers, supporting new construction projects and business initiatives. Your role will involve working with and developing Mighty Buildings’ prefabricated panelized construction systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design and planning: Develop architectural designs for US-based and international client projects utilizing Mighty Buildings’ panelized construction system; create detailed Revit models and generate accurate drawing sets; prepare material take-offs and support cost estimation processes.
  • Design Collaboration and Problem Solving: Collaborate closely with customers, GCs, and local design teams to integrate our construction system, develop project-specific details, and ensure manufacturability with Mighty Buildings’ technology.
  • Building Code Compliance: Coordinate with local permitting authorities to deliver customer projects; ensure designs and construction practices comply with local code requirements and industry standards.
  • Business Maintenance Projects: Optimize workflows to streamline the design process, project delivery, quality/cost optimization improvements, etc.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Establish and maintain partnerships with external designers, including architecture and engineering firms.

What’s Required

  • A minimum of 8 years of residential or commercial architectural experience; demonstrated work in prefabricated construction systems preferred.
  • Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree
  • Registered Architect in the US preferred, with licensure in California or Florida a nice to have.
  • Strong knowledge of the International Building Code. Ability to implement local building and zoning code requirements and interface with permitting agencies.
  • Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, and Google Workspace, particularly developing construction documentation, technical drawing management, and presentations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A startup mindset: A proven ability to be resourceful, self-sufficient, and passionate about innovation in the prefabricated construction space. A self-starter who takes initiative and responsibility for their work and actions. Comfort working in a flat organizational environment.

Nice-to-Haves

  • LEED and similar sustainability certifications
  • Experience with 3D printed construction, SIP panels, or other innovative materials and assemblies
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Adobe CS, Enscape or other rendering software
  • Familiarity with CBC and FBC