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Ben Lack

@benlack

Architectural designer specializing in residential design, permitting, and construction management.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead residential architectural design and construction coordination, manage permitting and estimating, and contribute to efficient, buildable projects in collaborative teams.

I am an architectural designer with twenty-three years of hands-on experience in home design, construction, and building processes. I specialize in creating custom floor plans, conducting site feasibility and land planning, and producing material takeoffs and cost analyses that align with client needs.

My background includes leadership roles overseeing architecture and project management for production and custom homebuilders, where I managed scheduling, subcontractor coordination, buyer interactions, permitting submissions, and field issue resolution. I am proficient with AutoCAD Architectural Desktop and Revit and routinely use construction management and estimating tools to keep projects on budget and on schedule.

I bring practical construction experience—carpentry, drywall, and general construction—paired with award-winning design recognition in regional Parade of Homes competitions. I focus on clear communication, practical buildability, and delivering well-detailed plans that support smooth permitting and construction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Head of Architecture

Addison Homes

Apr 2025 - Present (11 months)

Create and develop new floorplans, modify plans per requests, submit and manage permits, complete material takeoffs, and resolve construction/trade issues in the field to support production timelines.

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Current

Owner / Architectural Designer

Q Home Designs

Aug 2005 - Present (20 years 7 months)

Provide custom residential architectural design, site feasibility and land planning, and material takeoffs with cost analysis to meet homeowner requirements and buildability constraints.

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Architectural Designer

First Texas Homes

Aug 2003 - Aug 2005 (2 years)

Performed architectural drafting and design, modifying stock plans to meet customer needs and production requirements for homebuilding projects.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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ITT Technical Institute

Associate's Degree, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

2000 - 2000

Completed an Associate's program in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design focused on CAD tools and drafting principles.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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