Senior Architecture Manager
Arlington, Virginia
State: VA
City: Arlington
Zip Code: 22203
Overview
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.
Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.
The Role
As Senior Manager, Architecture, you will lead the architectural design production and documentation of multifamily residential projects—from concept through Design Development (DD). This role focuses on translating design intent into clear, coordinated documents that inform constructability, pricing, and technical feasibility. You’ll work across podium/wrap, garden, and townhome typologies; collaborate with internal development, construction, and operations teams; and coordinate with external consultants to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and buildable designs.
You will also oversee accessibility compliance across development and redevelopment projects and manage the creation and maintenance of the company’s design standards, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and design excellence across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of design and technical documentation through the Design Development (DD) phase for multifamily residential projects (podium/wrap, garden, townhome)
Manage coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, civil, and interior design teams to ensure alignment of design intent and technical feasibility
Translate conceptual and schematic design into detailed, buildable documents that communicate scope, intent, and constructability.
Provide quality control of design drawings and details to ensure consistency, clarity, and accuracy
Collaborate closely with development, construction, operations teams, and external design consultants to align architecture with cost, schedule, constructability, and long-term performance objectives
Review and ensure accessibility compliance (federal, state, and local requirements) across all development and redevelopment projects
Stay current on codes, BIM/Revit workflows, and multifamily design and construction trends
What You Bring
8+ years of architectural experience in multifamily residential design with specific emphasis on podium/wrap, garden, townhome product typologies
Proven ability to produce and coordinate design documentation through Design Development (DD) and early Construction Documentation (CD) phases
Strong Revit/BIM production and coordination skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate design intent clearly and manage multi-disciplinary coordination
Licensed Architect (or working toward licensure) preferred
Excellent leadership, organizational, and mentorship abilities
Comfortable working in a collaborative, developer-led environment with integrated teams
How AvalonBay Supports You
We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.
We offer:
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.
Additional Info
AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.
AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.
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