Residential Product Manager - Architecture

Charleston, SC

Highlights:

• FORTUNE 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR® LIST FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
• One of the nation’s Best Workplaces for Women™ for the fourth straight year by Great Place To Work
• Fortune 500: operates in 44 markets in 23 states

What you will do:

• Primary responsibility for the management of all Architectural needs to support Division operations.

Responsibilities:

• Collects, maintains and is responsible for all information needed to draw and construct plans in all communities in a division
• Assists the Director of Product in ensuring all plans are aligned with division needs
• Manages the execution of all Non-core plans through outsource drafting or other drafting resources
• In coordination with the Director of Product, provides guidance to the division on product selection for new communities
• Adheres to established quality control processes
• Provides clear and useful visibility into status of all projects to division operating teams and Director of Product
• Guards for the ongoing integrity of consumer inspired plans
• Forecasts drafting work and durations for all projects
• Maintains accurate architectural and structural details for the division in coordination with the Director of Product
• Coordinates HVAC and Fire Suppression Engineering needs as required by municipal requirements
• Manages the delivery of all collateral needed for the marketing department
• Provides product analysis to land acquisition team as needed
• Supports Value Engineering efforts for all plans in division
• This role MAY perform drafting services
• Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs
• Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent
• Delegates work according to employee's abilities and skills
• Evaluates employee's performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance
• Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities
• Creates opportunities for employee growth
• Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors)

What you will need:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction preferred
• Related Functional Experience: Minimum 5 or more years Architectural or Construction experience
• CD development and construction expertise
• Project management expertise
• Outsource management expertise
• Understanding of Federal & State codes related to residential product
• Comprehensive knowledge of residential construction techniques, construction documents, building codes as well as technical and procedural knowledge of activities related to home building construction, including understanding plans & specs.
• Knowledge of structural elements and product installation means and methods
• Knowledge of lean, value engineering and costing principles and practices a plus
• Effective communication and organization skills
• General understanding of AutoCad is required, drafting experience is preferred