Your task

As Head of Architecture, you will plan our own residential construction projects—averaging about 100 residential units—in Munich and the surrounding area. You will work closely with investors, developers, and decision-makers, oversee the planning department, and help us further develop it. Your focus will be on service phases 2 through 6 of the HOAI.

• Preliminary Planning (Phase 2): Development of alternatives and planning concepts based on the site and feasibility analysis, volume and area studies, and an initial cost estimate to serve as a basis for decision-making by management and investors.
• Preliminary Design (Phase 3): Further development of concepts into cost-effective, mass-producible, and rapidly constructible residential designs, with a clear focus on space efficiency, floor plan quality, and construction costs.
• Permit Planning (Phase 4): Preparation of and responsibility for the building permit application documents; coordination with building inspection, urban planning, and relevant authorities; and maximizing the flexibility allowed under planning regulations to best serve the project’s needs.
• Construction Planning (LPH 5): Working drawings and detailed design up to the construction-ready stage, with a focus on simple, robust, and repeatable details.
• Preparation for Contracting (Phase 6): Quantity surveys, scope of work descriptions, and specifications for the individual awarding of construction contracts to subcontractors, in close coordination with project management and site management.
• Management of Specialized Designers: Coordination and oversight of structural engineering, building services engineering, fire protection, and building physics; integration of specialized design work and enforcement of our standards.
• Costs and Schedules: Planning with a focus on cost management, cost calculations in accordance with DIN 276, and scheduling as integral parts of your work—not as an afterthought.
• Project Development Manual: Application and Further Development of Our Planning Standards. We expressly welcome your ideas for improving our system.

Your profile

• A completed degree in architecture (diploma or master's), authorization to submit building plans, or registration with the State Board of Architects is preferred.
• At least ten years of professional experience as an architect in building construction, ideally with a focus on residential construction, with documented experience in project phases 2 through 6.
• Ideally, experience as a project manager, team leader, or in a comparable leadership role in which you were responsible for a project, a team, and results.
• Strong cost awareness: You know what each detail on the construction site costs and plan accordingly.
• Pragmatism and decisiveness, with a clear focus on simplicity, speed, and practicality.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and a willingness to question established practices and try out new methods in planning and construction.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to assert oneself when dealing with design engineers, government agencies, and subcontractors.
• A plus: Proficiency in using AI tools and common large language models, for example, for variant studies, research, building specifications, bills of quantities, and correspondence. We are already actively using AI within the company and intend to consistently expand its use in the planning process as well.
• Proficient in spoken and written German.

Additional requirements:

• This position is based in Munich and requires on-site presence at the office. Remote work is not possible.
• Ability and willingness to work longer hours and/or on weekends as needed.

Who we're not looking for:

• Those who view architecture primarily as art and economic efficiency as a bothersome afterthought.

Our benefits

• Planning from the client's perspective: You are not a service provider who simply carries out someone else's specifications. You help shape our own projects and play an active role in making decisions, rather than simply waiting for them to be made.
• Direct collaboration with property owners and investors, fast decision-making processes, and maximum execution capability.
• Working on projects that create real added value for society and improve the lives of many people - affordable housing is our contribution to the future.
• Recognized as a game changer in the real estate market - with cost savings of over 30% and up to 50% shorter construction times compared to traditional market players.
• You’ll see your plans come to life: a streamlined process from planning to the construction site, without competitive bidding and without projects that end up gathering dust in a drawer.
• Work in a performance-oriented and dynamic environment with flat hierarchies and open communication among peers.
• Long-term position with the opportunity to take on a leadership role and build your own planning team.
• Targeted investment in your growth: personalized mentoring from one of our investors and founders, books, conferences, and specialized courses.
• Modern workplace in Parkstadt Schwabing (Walter-Gropius-Straße 15, 80807 Munich).

Remuneration:

Your compensation (base salary + substantial performance-based compensation) is determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on the following factors: motivation, job-specific knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

The performance-based portion is tied to clear project milestones, such as obtaining a building permit with optimized parameters and reaching the stage where the project is ready for contract award within budget and on schedule.