Product Development Specialist

Position Highlights

The Product Development Specialist coordinates with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, energy and L.E.E.D. consultants, and municipal personnel, in housing product design, development, and maintenance.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with the Product Development Team to coordinate with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, energy, and L.E.E.D. consultants, and municipal personnel, in housing product design, development, and maintenance.
• Aid in establishing and maintaining project schedules. Ensure established deadlines are met.
• Maintain logical file management methods consistent with company and department standards.
• Cover with outside consultants to compile housing product design submittal packages and construction documents using Autodesk Design Review, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Bluebeam Revu, ShareFile, and other appropriate software.
• Cover with outside consultants to modify design packages and construction documents based on feedback from and specifications determined by Purchasing, Construction, Sales, and Senior Management.
• Facilitate problem-solving with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, framing, concrete, and mechanical contractors during the design development and value engineering phases of product design.
• Review final design packages and construction documents for completeness and accuracy before submittal.
• Ensure submittals are compliant with all applicable building codes, jurisdictional requirements, community and HOA guidelines, and deed restrictions.
• Assemble bid documents as they pertain to the product in advance of Purchasing going out to bid.
• Aid the Purchasing team with trade and vendor questions on bid documents provided.
• Assist with the model landscaping and pool design. Oversee the submittal and approval of designs.
• Oversee the construction document creation, submittal, and use permit approval for model sales center and construction offices.
• Participate in the model home and “first build” frame walks, and coordinating changes/revisions with the Construction, Purchasing, Marketing, and the outside consultant team.
• Facilitate problem-solving with Sales and Construction personnel, trade contractors, and engineers, during the construction phase.
• Visit construction sites as deemed appropriate to foster good design and construction, and to expedite any issues that arise in the field.
• Contribute to planning and execution of process improvements and initiatives aimed at increasing the efficiency of product development.

Position Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent experience in construction management, architecture, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in high-volume production homebuilding, residential architecture, and design is required.
• Experience with AutoCAD is required; Bluebeam Revu, Sketchup, Adobe Suite is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of residential construction drawings and documentation is required.
• An attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Strong organizational and file management skills are required.
• Basic problem-solving ability is required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs is required.
• A highly self-motivated individual is required.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills are required.
• The ability to work independently and exercise good judgment is required.
• A resilient attitude in the face of challenges is required.
• A proactive, creative, and enquiring attitude is required.
• A collaborative attitude is required.

Physical Requirements

• May be sedentary for extended periods, up to 4 hours per day.
• Moderate repetitive hand use (computer use).
• Visual acuity for reading plans, documents, reports, and computer work.
• Auditory ability to communicate in person, on calls, or in meetings.
• Occasional driving to construction sites.
• Construction site visits may require standing and walking, light lifting and carrying (up to 10 lbs), exposure to outdoor elements, dust, or noise.