Lead Architect - Custom Homes

Company Information:

· Reputable, fast-growing design-build firm based in the greater Chattanooga area

· Privately held, vertically integrated residential builder with in-house engineering partnerships

· Located in one of the nation’s fastest growing residential markets

· Robust pipeline of high-end custom homes with consistent year-over-year demand

· Known for quality craftmanship, architectural integrity, and a highly professionalized client experience

· Stable leadership, zero turnover, strong values, and a collaborative family-oriented culture

· Based in vibrant, Chattanooga, TN (Comprehensive relocation package available)

What the Company Offers You:

· Report directly to President/CEO of the business

· Serve as the firm’s top architectural authority

· Design-driven building environment

· Direct influence on design direction for numerous high-end, custom homes each year (Multimillion dollar homes!)

· Strong internal support and collaboration across design, estimating, engineering, and project management

· COMPLETE relocation package available to non-local candidates including housing incentive

· Enjoy competitive pay, complete benefits, unique long-term incentives, and $10k sign-on bonus!

Your Role with the Company:

As Lead Architect, you will drive the company’s architectural vision during a pivotal growth period. You’ll guide clients from concept through final plans, collaborate with sales, design, engineering, and estimating teams, and ensure creative designs align with structural requirements, budgets, and permitting standards. You will influence the direction of many custom homes each year while maintaining compliance with local codes, review boards, and historical guidelines. This role is ideal for an architect who thrives in a creative, client-focused environment and wants to shape both customer experience and the company’s evolving design portfolio, with long-term opportunities to expand architectural leadership across affiliated companies.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person