Multi-Family Studio Lead

Help reinvent how housing gets designed, permitted, and built in America.Cedar is building the operating system for urban housing delivery. We combine architectural expertise with software, automation, and data systems to dramatically accelerate how projects move from land acquisition to approved designs and construction. The result: faster timelines, higher quality, lower risk, and more housing in the cities that need it most.Our team blends architects, engineers, and product builders. We design real buildings — and we build the software systems that make great architecture scalable.The RoleThe Studio Lead – Multi-Family is responsible for leading the delivery of Cedar’s multi-family and condominium architecture projects. This role owns project outcomes, client relationships, and team performance within the multi-family studio, overseeing complex residential projects from early feasibility through construction administration.This role will work closely with the Studio Director, the Director of Design, and Director of Construction to deliver technically complex projects with clarity, quality, and predictability. This role is ideal for a senior architect with deep multi-family experience and a strong leadership mindset.This role reports to the Studio Director.What You’ll DoOwn the successful execution of Cedar’s multi-family residential projects from concept design through construction administrationLead and mentor Project Architects and designers within the multi-family studioServe as the senior point of contact for multi-family developers and contractorsOversee code analysis, and permitting strategy, and consultant coordinationDrive standardization, repeatability, and efficiency in multi-family design and documentationConsider scalability and integration of technology-enabled workflowEnsure projects meet schedule, documentation quality, and delivery milestonesCollaborate with Operations to align staffing, forecasting, and performancePartner with Design and Construction to maintain design quality and technical rigorIdentify opportunities and collaborate on solutions with Software engineers to ensure efficiency in integration of technology to improve project process and documentationWho You AreA strong project and people leader who takes ownership of outcomesComfortable balancing speed, quality, and repeatabilityClear, decisive, and accountable in your decision-makingCollaborative across disciplines while respecting role boundariesMotivated by building systems and teams, not just individual projectsEnergized by idea of contributing to a growing, technology-enabled, mission-driven architecture practiceQualifications12+ years of experience in architecture6+ years leading large multi-family or mixed-use residential projectsExperience managing project teams and client relationshipsStrong understanding of zoning, building codes, and residential construction systems and detailingProficiency in design and documentation software (Revit, Autocad, Bluebeam) and multi-family scale documentation workflowsEducation: 5-year BArch or MArch degree (preferred)Architectural licensure preferredCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salaryMeaningful equity ownershipHealthcare, dental, and visionEarly-stage ownership and impactCoverage of architecture license fee (TX) and annual professional development stipend