Architecture Associate, Tampa

Homebound•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Architectural design and process management play a critical role in Homebound’s ability to deliver high-quality homes efficiently across multiple markets. With architecture leading the early phases of a project, Homebound provides a common thread during pre-construction services - coordinating design, construction documentation, and preparing projects for submittal. This role sits on the Architecture team within Homebound’s Architecture & Design Department, working closely with Product Strategy, Construction Operations, and external architectural partners. The Architecture Associate is responsible for coordinating outside architects and consultants during pre-construction, ensuring that plan designs deliver on the needs of a particular market and homebuyer, comply with Homebound standards, and are ready on schedule for permitting and construction. Unlike traditional architecture firms, Homebound operates with a hybrid model in which internal architects guide design direction, architectural vision, and project execution while working with a network of external architectural consultants who produce construction documentation. Architecture Associates therefore play a key role in managing consultants, coordinating design development, and ensuring architectural deliverables meet Homebound standards. While Homebound is not a traditional architecture firm, we expect the Architecture Associate’s experience to be aligned with that of a Project Architect or Architectural Project Manager, capable of guiding consultants, reviewing design documentation, and ensuring projects progress efficiently from design through permitting. In addition to managing project execution, this role also supports the development and evolution of Homebound’s plan series and home product, helping ensure that our homes balance production efficiency with thoughtful, high-quality residential architecture. The role also contributes to the development of exterior architectural character, materials, and design palettes, helping ensure Homebound homes maintain a strong architectural identity across markets. Homebound is committed to delivering homes that feel thoughtful, distinctive, and architecturally refined - combining the efficiency of production building with the design sensibility typically found in custom residential architecture. This role will primarily support Florida markets including Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Jacksonville, but could also work on projects in other national HB markets.

Requirements

5–8 years of architectural experience
Experience working on single-family residential projects
Experience navigating zoning, permitting, and HOA approval processes
Experience coordinating consultants and architectural documentation
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, and / or Bluebeam. BIM experience required
Understanding of residential construction systems including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination
Familiarity with building codes and permitting processes
Understanding of climate-specific residential construction considerations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners

Nice To Haves

High fidelity rendering experience (Enscape, Lumion, 3DsMax) is a plus
Experience working in Florida residential markets
Experience with production and/ or semi-custom homebuilders
Architectural licensure or progress toward licensure
Experience adapting standardized home plans across multiple markets
This role is particularly well suited for architects who have worked in residential architecture studios, boutique design firms, or production homebuilder design teams, and who are interested in shaping thoughtful, design-forward homes at scale.

Responsibilities

Coordinate external architectural partners and consultants during the pre-construction phase.
Manage communication between Homebound teams and external architects to ensure projects progress on schedule.
Review consultant deliverables and provide markups to ensure alignment with Homebound standards and project requirements.
Assist in architect partner selection, onboarding, and relationship management.
Establish and maintain relationships with Homebound’s network of architectural partners, supporting architect selection, onboarding, and performance management.
Support pre-construction activities for homes on Homebound-owned lots.
Coordinate architectural, structural, and engineering consultants throughout design development.
Prepare and review construction documents prior to agency submittal.
Support the permitting process, including responding to jurisdictional comments and coordinating revisions.
Assist in ensuring schematic design intent is carried through design development and construction documentation, maintaining alignment with Homebound standards and project budgets.
Assist in the development and evolution of Homebound’s plan series and home product.
Support architecture leadership in refining layouts, architectural features, and design standards across plan series.
Adapt plan series to meet local zoning, site, and code requirements across markets.
Ensure designs balance design quality, constructability, and cost efficiency.
Participate in the creation and rapid iteration of plans suitable for Homebound-owned lots, ensuring designs meet market needs while complying with zoning and building code requirements.
Review architectural drawings and models to ensure compliance with Homebound architectural templates and construction specifications.
Evaluate plans, elevations, and architectural features to maintain strong residential design quality.
Provide guidance to external architects to ensure designs align with Homebound’s architectural vision and design standards.
Maintain consistency of design language and quality across projects.
Contribute to the development of architectural elevations, exterior materials, and architectural palettes across Homebound’s plan series, helping ensure homes feel distinctive, cohesive, and aligned with Homebound’s architectural vision.
Provide design direction to external architects on exterior architecture, façade composition, and material selections, ensuring schematic designs and elevations remain aligned with Homebound standards, design intent, and project budgets.
Review and coordinate Revit models produced by external architects and consultants.
Ensure models comply with Homebound modeling standards and documentation requirements.
Provide feedback and coordinate revisions to maintain schedule and documentation accuracy.
Partner with Product Development, Construction Operations, Procurement, and Sales teams to align architectural deliverables with construction and product strategy.
Maintain organized project documentation and records related to architectural deliverables.
Contribute to process improvements related to architectural documentation, consultant coordination, and design workflows.