Purchasing Manager
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or Supply Chain Management (or extensive experience in the residential homebuilding industry) or related degree is required. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the contracting of trade partners for labor and material items related to homebuilding operations. In this capacity, the individual will work with local trade partners, national/regional suppliers, and distributors to continuously find opportunities for negotiating cost savings for their trade categories. This role will partner with Operations to ensure proper trade partners are bid, negotiated, and awarded. This role will also serve as a resource of the National Purchasing team, supporting company cost savings initiatives.
Urban Designer
As the Urban Designer, you will be responsible for: Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) like AutoCAD, SketchUp and Chief Architect to produce architectural plans, detailed drawings, site plans and 3D models. Engage in the architectural design team to complement concept and space design. Understanding the Urban Design ideas in local jurisdiction’s Zoning Code and future master zoning plan to comply with current zoning rules and predict future zoning changes, thus designing the Site Plan and Grading Plan. Coordinate structural design and know building methods in order to draw construction details to help field works. Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements to visualize building environment, help determine building location, and ensure projects follow local zoning requirements. Represent architect on construction site to correct or give advice on builder’s working outcome, under architect’s supervision.
A Bachelor of Architecture or related degree is required. Construction field experience, i.e., frame walks and construction document compliance. Strong graphics capabilities with the ability to articulate ideas by way of freehand sketching. Strong organizational skills, including planning, scheduling, and follow up capabilities.
Project Manager
Lead Construction Managers and Assistant Construction Managers, Site inspections, Quality control inspections, Scheduling, Payment processing, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and directives, Plan review, cost analysis, and value engineering, Contractor and subcontractor pre-qualifications
Bidding, scoping, and buy-out of development and construction costs, Job cost and status reporting
Land development, entitlements, and permitting, Development of site and building design documents. A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related degree is required. 3-month experience in conducting project site surveys, construction site project management and daily end of day reporting.
Project Engineer
Prepare plans and specification in accordance with building (IRC and IBC) and engineering (Virginia DEQ, VDOT etc) standards. Analyze and monitor project budget and schedule, report regularly on project status with strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet project and client's deadlines. Assist in developing residential buildings structure with SketchUp or Chief Architect software, and use such tool during construction on-site supervision. Analyze structural models and structural loads. Detail structure drawing using AutoCAD. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, PE, or related degree is required.

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About Us
Anchor Homes has been building luxury homes and communities in the best locations in the Great Washington DC area. We’re the DCs premier luxury builder with a wide range of products in the industry.
From the homes we build to the talent we recruit, we know that to be the best, we have to work with the best. Anchor Homes is a place where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and where employees of all backgrounds are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We believe every employee should feel safe to be their true and authentic self at work. Our employees are our family, and we strive to uphold the values that our founders instilled in us, creating an exceptional place to work that is inclusive to all.
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Urban Designer
Job Location: McLean, VA
Job Duties:
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Assist in developing planning and urban design concepts at various scales, including blocks, buildings, streets, and open spaces.
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Efficiently use computer-aided drafting (CAD) software, including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite and Chief Architect, to produce site plans, architectural plans, detailed drawings, diagrams and 3D models.
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Engage in architectural design by creating 3-D digital massing models, photo-simulations, and other graphics to support design proposals.
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Conduct research, mapping, and geospatial analysis to inform and support design projects.
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Coordinate structural design and understand building methods to create construction details and support site works.
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Analyze county zoning codes, by-laws space and site requirements to visualize building environment, determine project locations and ensure compliance with local zoning requirements.
Requirements:
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Master’s degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, or related fields.
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Knowledge of behavioral studies & public space design, metropolitan sustainability, metropolitan design elements.
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Knowledge of architectural design to generate concept and space design for urban public spaces, residential communities, single-family housing, and townhouses.
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Skills in utilizing tools such as 3D modeling software, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Chief Architect
To Apply: Send resume to Anchor Homes LLC at 6862 Elm St. STE 110, McLean, VA 22101. Must refer to code #XQVA2024.
Architecture Designer
Job Location: McLean, VA
Job Duties:
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Operate computer-aided drafting (CAD) equipment, including software AutoCAD, SketchUp and Chief Architect to produce architectural plans, detailed drawings, site plans and 3D models.
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Operate Geography Information System (GIS) equipment, including ArcGIS to help lot/parcel research.
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Operate graphic design software including PhotoShop, Illustrator to improve visual design.
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Engage in architectural design team to complement concept and space design.
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Coordinate structural design and know building methods, in order to draw construction details to help site works.
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Analyze building codes, by-laws space and site requirements to visualize building environment, help determining building location and make sure projects follow local zoning requirements.
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Represent architect on construction site to correct or give advice on builder’s working outcome, under architect’s supervision.
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Use AutoCAD and PhotoShop application.
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Master’s degree in Urban Design or closely related field of study
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Knowledge of Reading and Writing in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design, Metropolitan Urbanism, Urban Design Research Theories & Methods, Theories & Methods of Architecture, Landscape and Urbanism Research
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Proficient in CAD drawing, 3D modelling and GIS analyzing
To Apply: Send resume to Anchor Homes LLC at 6862 Elm St, #110, McLean, VA 22101. Must refer to code #HLVA2023.