JOB PURPOSE:

This position will manage the product development (including outside professional services vendors) and design for the Northern divisions of the Company.  Periodic travel is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee updating and maintaining the current plan sets
• Oversee the development of new plan sets
• Direct & coordinate architectural and engineering outsources
• Organize architectural offerings throughout multiple divisions
• Track new plans and updates through the internal architectural/engineering process
• Facilitate lot specific plan process with divisional offices & outside professionals
• Provide lot specific RESchecks as required by division
• Manage marketing collateral for plans across multiple divisions
• Other related duties as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal formats
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Knowledge of residential construction and operations
• Ability to create, manipulate, and read CAD drawings, architectural blueprints, and engineering drawings
• NEWSTAR/BuildPro experience is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications is required
• Detail oriented with organized and analytical thought processes

Education and Work Experience

• College Degree (Architectural / Structural Engineering Major) with a strong emphasis on residential architectural drawing and / or 4-6 years of equivalent education and experience in wood framed residential construction.
• Must have valid driver’s license for business travel.