Architect

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Legend Homes, a division of Camillo Companies, is actively seeking an experienced Architect to lead our dynamic design team. This role reports directly to the Corporate Vice President of Construction and Purchasing and focuses on delivering functional, economical, and aesthetically pleasing home designs for Legend Homes and SimplyHome.

Job Summary

Camillo Companies has a 30‑year legacy of developing vibrant communities and building innovative homes. The Lead Architect will oversee architectural projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, budgetary constraints, and client requirements while mentoring design staff and coordinating with external vendors. Collaboration across departments will be essential to meet evolving standards, customer needs, and organizational goals.

Duties / Responsibilities

Lead the architectural design process from concept to completion for multiple residential projects for retail sales and the build‑to‑rent portfolio.

Create open, collaborative, and professional relationships by adopting a strong customer‑focused approach with all clients.

Manage the design process for updating and refining existing plans to ensure compliance with evolving building standards and meet customer needs.

Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to ensure project feasibility.

Prepare bidding proposals, review construction schedules, and ensure timelines meet scheduled completion milestones.

Collaborate with senior management to develop project‑design requirements and solutions.

Recommend personnel and resource requirements necessary to complete construction.

Build and maintain a technically strong, creative, and productive team by effectively managing and mentoring the design staff.

Responsible for departmental budgeting, planning, and procedural change.

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the field's policies, procedures, and practices.

Engage in continuous learning to stay updated on architectural trends and technologies.

Required Skills / Abilities

Excellent project management and time management skills, with detail orientation and ability to multi‑task and prioritize work.

Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Must be proficient in English and able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co‑workers throughout the organization.

Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.

Ability to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. Camillo Companies are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a closely related field is required.

Professional Architect (PA) license required.

Minimum of 7 or more years of experience in the home‑building industry in architecture and project management.

Proven experience in leading and mentoring architectural teams.

In‑depth current knowledge of building codes, zoning laws, and industry standards.

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD is required. Familiarity with other design programs is a plus.

Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

About Us

As one of the largest privately held real‑estate development and construction companies in Texas, Camillo Companies exists to open doors to greater opportunities for all people. For more than 30 years, the company has led the way in constructing premier communities featuring affordable homes and residences that maximize style, livability, and functional floorplan designs. Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes), Residences (SimplyHome), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, the Camillo Family of Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas‑Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan‑College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. In 2007, the Company pioneered the single‑family build‑to‑rent business, eventually leading to the 2012 launch of SimplyHome, which builds, leases, and manages new and recently constructed single‑family homes, townhomes, and multi‑family projects. Beginning in 2023, the company made acquisitions to expand into new markets in and outside of Texas.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

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