Sr. Architectural Specialist - Permit Support
NVR
Frederick, MD · Posted September 25, 2026
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About the job
Are you looking for a challenge and career growth while working with the Architecture Team at a top U.S. Homebuilder?
NVR – the parent company of Ryan Homes, NV Homes, and Heartland Homes – is searching for a Sr. Architectural Specialist - Permit Support to be integral to our Architectural Services Team, which emphasizes collaboration and innovation. You will work with teams as a subject matter expert responsible for ensuring that assigned projects adhere to all applicable building codes, regulations, and safety standards. You will also be responsible for working with NVR’s home building partners by responding to permit-related questions. You will also engage with external parties, including code officials and/or other professional associations.
Discover what it’s like working in NVR's Architectural Services Department through this video .
What you will be doing:
· Collaborate with Homebuilding personnel, local, state, and county building code officials to resolve permit related issues.
· Coordinate with Homebuilding and Warranty teams to identify preventative design changes.
· Facilitate training of department team members on all aspects of code compliance within the building process.
· Responsible for reviewing, scheduling, completing, and assigning permits to department team members.
· Apply in-depth knowledge and expertise of building codes, compliance standards, and construction practices to support team members and projects, ensuring that all aspects meet the quality and technical standards established by NVR.
· Conduct regular meetings with Homebuilding, Manufacturing, Procurement, and other relevant departments to discuss ongoing projects, compliance issues, and code updates, ensuring all teams are aligned.
· Consult with experts in different areas including structural and mechanical engineers, architects, estimating analysts, building code officials, truss engineers, and IT to ensure documents are complete and accurate.
Qualified applicants have:
· Bachelor’s or associate degree, focus on construction, architecture, engineering or design is preferred
· Minimum 7+ years of managing permit submissions
· Architecture or Engineering license a plus
· Comprehensive understanding of ICC code, including, but not limited to residential, commercial (multi-family), accessibility, energy conservation, mechanical and fuel-gas codes
· Exceptional attention to detail, problem analysis and problem-solving skills
· Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communicator
· High energy with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
· Membership to ICC or NAHB are a plus.
· Proficient in using Autocad & Bluebeam
Life at NVR
· As the parent company of Ryan Homes, NV Homes and Heartland Homes, NVR is committed to your success and we will give you the tools, training, and industry knowledge you need to excel and thrive. Our management team is tenured and talented, nearly 80% of them promoted from within, so you will have mentors who can share their knowledge and provide career guidance and encouragement.
· NVR offers traditional benefits, among the best in the industry. In addition, we offer all employees stock ownership through a profit-sharing trust as part of our retirement savings package. NVR has had the highest Earnings Per Share growth rate in the homebuilding industry for the past 10 years, so as we grow financially, so do you!
· View more about our exceptional culture and comprehensive benefits at https://www.nvrcareers.com/ .
· We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Testing and Credit Check are required. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as NVR does not provide visa sponsorship.
· This position pays $85,000-$95,000 per year.