Ben Lack
@benlack
Architectural designer specializing in residential design, permitting, and construction management.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
Project Manager
Addison Homes
Nov 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Managed daily homebuilding operations including subcontractor scheduling and buyer interactions from contract through warranty to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
Architectural Designer
Homes by J Ferg
Oct 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Performed architectural design, budgeting, procurement, and subcontractor scheduling for homebuilding and sales operations to support project delivery and cost control.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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.
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