Aro Homes Architecture Product Manager

Who we are:Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. Aro Homes was founded to create well designed, precision engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, and durable, while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment.We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and businesspeople who are committed to delivering on our mission. We’ve demonstrated there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time it takes traditionally. We utilize a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, and product-driven approach which is unique in the industry. We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better, including Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors. If you share the desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and to join a strong culture of intelligent, passionate people, then let’s start a conversation.What you will be responsible for:We are looking for an experienced architect to join our integrated architecture and engineering team focusing on volumetric prefabricated offsite construction and onsite assembly of single-family homes. You will be responsible for architectural documentation, permitting processes, coordinating with Aro’s procurement organization, responding to manufacturing requests and inquiries, and supporting Site Operations during the assembly of Aro homes.This role focuses on developing and improving the core house products, systems and data needed to keep current approvals of State Approved designs and documentation, documentation needed for plant and site assembly, and data for procurement of modeled and non-modeled materials. You will interface with engineering, manufacturing, site operations and procurement on a daily basis, responding to product-focused change requests, and new material research and part specification and part number generation ensuring all changes are managed through multiple systems and part numbers.Key Responsibilities:Lead cost reduction initiatives and implementation throughout the home, including vendor outreach, quote review, sample ordering/review, shop drawing review, feedback implementation, internal design reviews, Procurement coordination, developing implementation plans, updating Revit/FID/Field Kit documentation, and coordinating Onshape documentation.Field Kit and FID coordination: Review current documentation, cross-check it against Onshape, coordinate with Procurement and the Onshape modeling team to update documentation with new part numbers and details.FID conversion from Revit to Onshape: Coordinate with the Onshape team to provide document review and comments, maintaining data and documentation in both systems until parity can be achieved in Onshape.Revit Documentation: Update and maintain Field Installation Drawings, manage and update drawings split between Product and project Revit models, and control NTA sheets as the product evolves.Onshape Documentation Coordination: Coordinate changes with Onshape team as scope shifts from Site to Plant.RFI Coordination: Provide responses and update drawings/FID/Field Kits as needed to resolve issues during manufacturing or field installation.Procurement Coordination: Work directly with the Procurement team to provide feedback and review POs, review part numbers as products are purchased, and coordinate documentation updates.Coordination with the Design Team: Coordinate directly with Structural and MEP teams when initiatives require updates or feedback.Skills & Qualifications:Minimum 7 years' experience in architecture: entitlements, design, permitting, and construction management.Masters in architecture or equivalent.Experience with BIM systems, Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360 Cloud environment and other similar tools.Experience with Bluebeam for PDF reviews and drawings set compilation.Willingness to learn new product and project delivery methods and software platforms.Willingness to provide support across the company outside of domain expertise.Onsite construction experience a plus.What we offer:Opportunity to join an outstanding start-up team and grow a purpose-driven company.Competitive salary package.Medical/dental/vision benefits.Equity in the company.At Aro Homes, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to fill out an application, please do not hesitate to let us know at people@aro.homes. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

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