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Residential Architect - Modular & Factory-Built Housing
Vancouver, CA V6A0H4 US | Fully Remote TELECOMMUTE CA
Job Description
Contact – Dave Banns (dbanns@theheadhunters.ca)
The Headhunters have partnered with Blue View Builder to add a Residential Architect in Canada to help shape the future of housing in the US. This is a remote role based anywhere in Canada.
Ready to build the future of housing and bring your structural expertise to a team that’s transforming how homes are designed and delivered… if so, read on…
About Blue View Builder
Blue View Builder (https://blueviewbuilder.com/) is leading the charge in modular and factory-built housing innovation. They design and deliver high-performance homes that are smarter, faster, and more sustainable. If you're a Residential Architect with a passion for precision and a knack for solving complex challenges, they want you on their team.
Blue View are refining and redefining the construction process. Traditional site-built construction is inefficient, time consuming, and wastes materials. Using modern technology and assembly line style production, they build better quality in less time and usually for less money.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Residential Architect with deep experience in modular and prefab construction to support a growing pipeline of ADUs, custom homes, and residential developments across California. The ideal candidate understands the unique challenges of modular design—including state approvals, factory coordination, transportation constraints, and site-specific engineering—and can work seamlessly through all design, permitting, and construction phases.
As a Residential Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing of modular homes destined for U.S. markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Planning
- Create visually stunning architectural drawings, 3D models, and detailed plan sets for residential modular buildings.
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- Adapt factory-built “standard modules” to site-specific conditions (grading, setbacks, utilities, slopes, soil conditions, etc.).
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- Ensure all designs comply with California Building Code (CBC), Title 24, local zoning requirements, and HCD modular regulations.
- Technical Expertise
- Coordinate with sales, structural, civil, MEP, modular factory engineering, and site construction teams.
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- Interpret and integrate factory engineering drawings into full permit-ready plan sets.
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- Prepare site plans, foundation plans, connection details, and utility layouts tailored to modular requirements.
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- Understand off-site fabrication constraints (module dimensions, craning access, transport limitations).
- Permitting & Compliance
- Prepare and oversee the submission of permit packages to the appropriate AHJ having oversight.
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- Respond to plan check comments and revise drawings as needed.
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- Communicate with planning departments, HCD, DAA/QAA inspectors, and modular factory engineering teams.
- Project Coordination
- Collaborate with internal design teams, project managers, engineers, and builders.
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- Attend calls during California business hours to review changes, coordinate timeline-critical updates, and resolve technical questions.
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- Provide ongoing support during fabrication, site work, and installation phases.
- Client Communication
- Work directly with clients / client liaisons to refine design concepts, provide recommendations, and explain modular-specific considerations.
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- Participate in design meetings, review sessions, and milestone presentations.
We’re looking for a driven architect with a passion for modular innovation, a knack for solving complex problems and the following:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Direct experience with modular/prefab construction mandatory (HCD experience strongly preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in residential modular construction
- Licensed Architect in California (or actively pursuing) an asset
- Strong knowledge of California Building Code (CBC), Title 24 energy compliance, Residential zoning rules, Site planning and grading principles an asset
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, or similar architectural modeling software.
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials for factory-built housing
In return, you can expect:
- Competitive salary based on experience ($60,000 - $110,000), however if you have more experience, the range will clearly increase
- Work remotely from anywhere in Canada
- Full benefits package
- Be part of a company redefining housing for the future
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Meet Your Recruiter
Dave Banns
MBA, Principal
Recruiting Specialty: Engineering & Operations
As Principal, Dave builds and maintains relationships with our partners. Drawing on over two decades of global recruitment and business development experience, his market knowledge is an invaluable resource to organizations of all sizes. Dave has ambitious goals to work collaboratively with current and new clients to develop cutting-edge, proactive workforce solutions. He has a proven record of exceeding clients’ expectations and cultivating sustainable and mutually-beneficial partnerships.
Dave is also a specialized and consultative recruiter with a focus in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction and Operations positions. He has a reputation among his clients for implementing unique search strategies to attract top talent and build cohesive teams. Dave has a realistic understanding of how his clients’ businesses function in today’s world and what they will need to thrive in the future. Moreover, he has a deep network, refined ability to spot technical talent and match it with the most suitable company culture.
A former teacher, Dave knows how best to coach and guide individuals he works with. He takes the time to fully understand their goals, encouraging them to develop and follow a career path that is unique to their skills, talents and aspirations. Working with them as their consultant, he opens doors, acting as a conduit between great candidates and high-calibre career opportunities.
Dave holds an MBA in Global Management and a BBA in Marketing. His commitment to community is evident through his enthusiastic support of Big Brothers of Canada and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as his past service as a Board member for The Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres, contributing to the HR & Governance, Finance and Nominations Committees. He is an avid traveler and sports enthusiast who enjoys playing beer-league hockey, golf and skiing. He also dedicates his time to coaching his son's rep ice hockey, baseball and soccer teams.