Technical Design Manager - Residential Construction

Design Engineering Manager – Residential Construction
Redwood City, CA | Hybrid
$150,000 – $200,000 + Equity + Benefits
Are you an experienced Design Engineering, Architectural or Building Systems professional looking to take ownership of new product development within an innovative residential construction business?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the technical development of new housing products, taking responsibility for turning architectural designs into coordinated, code-compliant and manufacturable homes.

The company is entering a significant phase of growth, expanding its residential product portfolio and investing in innovative construction technologies to deliver high-quality homes and communities across California.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will work closely with Design, Engineering and Manufacturing teams, coordinating structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building envelope systems from initial concept through to production.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong technical background in architecture, engineering or building systems who wants greater ownership, the opportunity to develop innovative housing products and the potential to benefit from the company's long-term growth through equity.

The Role

Lead technical development of new residential products from initial concept through prototyping and production

Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP and building envelope designs into fully integrated, construction-ready solutions

Oversee BIM coordination, engineering documentation, bills of materials and technical design changes

Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges, ensure code compliance and deliver buildable designs

The Person

Background in architecture, design engineering, building systems or residential construction

Experience coordinating architectural, structural, MEP and building envelope systems

Proven experience taking technical designs through construction, fabrication or manufacturing

Experience using Revit or comparable BIM/CAD platforms, with strong multidisciplinary coordination skills

Why Join

$150,000 – $190,000 salary + equity

Take technical ownership of innovative residential housing products

Work closely with senior leadership across Design, Engineering and Manufacturing

Join a rapidly growing, investor-backed business with significant long-term career opportunities

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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