Planning & Design Product Manager

  • Beazer Homes
  • Sacramento, CA, USA
  • Nov 05, 2021
Full time

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Leads/Manages plan production process with the division team from schematic design to release of construction documents.
  • Manages CAD Associate(s) and assists with training and performance reviews (not all divisions have CAD Associates).
  • Reviews quality of work delivered from CAD Associate(s) and consultant team(s) and ensures quality expectations are met along with having needed resources for quality of projects.
  • Reviews product strategy and needs with division leadership and corporate Planning and Design and makes recommendations based on market research.
  • Reviews projects at milestone completions to assure they meet value design, target profile, division requirements, corporate standards and quality drafting standards.
  • Manages and maintains project schedules for all assigned projects to assure they are completed on time (may require CAD drafting, as needed).
  • Updates division team on status of projects using current internal systems. Maintains project tracker and any field requests.
  • Tracks/maintains all plan histories and version (architectural, structural and MEP plans). Ensures files are stored correctly per corporate policy.
  • Manages and maintains plan files stored on corporate server.
  • Ensures documents comply with applicable building codes, jurisdictional requirements and division standards.
  • Coordinates any DRB / ARB submittal packages with municipalities and developers.
  • Assists with all other requests by division leadership, including reviews of marketing collateral (brochures and interactive plans on beazer.com) for accuracy.
  • Coordinates and leads all prototype frame walks, design charrettes, schematic designs and annual product strategy meetings.
  • Coordinates schematic design reviews with division, consultants and corporate Planning and Design.
  • Determines the best course of action to complete projects and coordinates with internal and external resources accordingly.

Education & Experience

  • Knowledge of residential construction, building codes, drafting standards and architectural styles/standards.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD as well as use word processing, e-mail, and spreadsheet software for communication and data analysis.
  • Ability to work on and prioritize several projects and tasks on a daily basis.
  • Available to work beyond normal work hours if required to meet scheduled deadlines.
  • Ability to read, interpret and communicate information necessary in order to perform duties.
  • Bachelor degree in design/construction related field from accredited institution with four plus years direct work experience including use of AutoCAD, or a two year technical degree with six years direct work experience including two years of AutoCAD, or no degree and minimum 10 years direct work experience including 4 years of AutoCAD.

Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to multi-task and answer questions from management, contractors, consultants and construction.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to travel 20-25% of the time (locally – site visits) (out-of-state – annually).
  • Typical office environment.

Number of Openings

1

Who can apply?

Anyone

Wage

$80-110K, 30% annual bonus

Driver's License Required

Yes