Job Details

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsibility for managing resources and schedules (both internally and externally) for development and maintenance of Construction Documents.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures appropriate Architecture and Engineering Outsource forecasting, contracts, timing capabilities and accurate execution are in place to meet Zone and Division needs.
• Oversee development and maintenance of Construction Documents (CD) and all other architectural service requirements; primary focus is quality and schedule adherence.
• Support each divisions business plan through a visible schedule, on time delivery and coordination with operating team
• Manage a quality control process that is coordinated across zone and other division teams
• Responsible for maintaining regular communication with all division operating teams to ensure an understanding of architectural needs
• Oversee a plan change update process for all applicable product
• Responsible for implementation of and adherence to national drafting standards, drafting template and processes
• Assist Zone Director of Product to maintain zone product catalog
• Support and lead value engineering and continuous improvement efforts
• Support creation and implementation of national drafting standards, drafting template and processes.
• Assist Zone Director of Product with budget updates and forecasting
• Review and redline all deliverables for accuracy
• Coordinate with Division Project Manager to ensure deliverables align with construction methodologies, permit requirements and overall needs for each division.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES LEVEL: MENTOR / COACH / FEEDBACK

• 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 regarding functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors)

SCOPE:(decision making, size of organization, budgetary etc.)

• Decision Impact: Department
• Department Responsibility: Single
• Budgetary Responsibility: Yes
• Direct Reports: Yes – 1 direct report
• Understand their management style
• Indirect Reports: Yes – working closely with production team – coordinating with production managers

REQUIRED EDUCATION: (degree, licenses, certifications, etc.)

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction or equivalent work experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (work related, tools/equipment, software, etc.)

• Related Functional Experience: Minimum 5 or more years Architectural or Construction experience
• CD development and construction expertise
• Project management expertise
• Homebuilding and product development- minimum 5 years
• Need someone who has experience with the full cycle process
• Outsource management expertise
• Managing the consultants, structural engineers, managing architects and developing those relationships
• Negotiating MSAs and consulting with engineering firms and architectural firms
• Creating budget
• self-starter, very discipline, always bring positive attitude to the workplace – consistent mindset
• 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

This position pays $120,000