Architectural Associate

Stanley Martin Homes•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does. Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first. Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible. If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of. Explore Opportunities Today A Day in the life Being an Architectural Associate means being creative and precise, and bringing residential dreams to life through detailed construction documents. You start by drafting the initial plans for single-family homes and townhomes, then move on to creating strip drawings that set the foundation for new projects. Every task requires a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality. In addition to the drawing board, you need to meticulously review your own projects, ensuring every line and letter aligns with the highest standards. It's also essential to collaborate with various departments such as Purchasing, Estimating, Construction, Marketing, and Sales to adjust plans as needed and ensure smooth communication of architectural details. You need to keep track of your progress, update the Architecture Schedule, and uphold the company's mission, vision, and values, all while maintaining a professional demeanor. Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since 1966. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Stanley Martin Homes is one of the nation’s fastest-growing homebuilders, having built more than 25,000 homes and operating in 14 metropolitan areas and seven states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Named National Builder of the Year in 2021 by Builder Magazine, Stanley Martin Homes is driven to deliver on its mission to “design and build homes people love at a price they can afford.” At Stanley Martin Homes, you're not just joining a company—you’re joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you'll contribute to delivering an exceptional home buying experience that helps people realize their dreams. To hear from our team members about why they love working at Stanley Martin Homes, click here.

Requirements

An Associate's degree
Experience with CAD drafting
Exceptional Autocad skills
Experience with taking design sketches through working drawings
Excited to collaborate in a team environment
Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others
The ideal Architectural Associate candidate is a self-starter, is organized and detail-oriented, with a positive, customer-focused attitude.
Being able to thrive in a high-volume environment while communicating clearly and building strong relationships is imperative to the success of this role
This position can be based in either of our divisional offices in Chantilly, VA or Columbia, SC

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of Autocad ADT

Responsibilities

Drafting the initial plans for single-family homes and townhomes
Creating strip drawings that set the foundation for new projects
Meticulously review your own projects, ensuring every line and letter aligns with the highest standards
Collaborate with various departments such as Purchasing, Estimating, Construction, Marketing, and Sales to adjust plans as needed and ensure smooth communication of architectural details
Keep track of your progress
Update the Architecture Schedule
Uphold the company's mission, vision, and values
Maintaining a professional demeanor

Benefits

Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more