Responsibilities

• Solicit, interview, request, and analyze competitive proposals from third-party HOA Management companies and set up initial HOA Management contracts. Monitor performance and take appropriate action when underperforming.
• Assist internal and external counsels as applicable in the preparation, execution and recordation of all creation documents including but not limited to DCC&R's, By-Laws, Articles of Incorporation, and the establishment of an HOA Board of Directors. Determine HOA structure to best align with home products offered, anticipated amenities, and other characteristics of the community.
• Work with legal counsel to understand and include all relevant disclosures in HOA Documents.
• With the support of third-party management companies, establish and review build-out budgets, annual budgets, and recommend initial and ongoing assessments to the Development Team.
• Work with production department to prepare and distribute appropriate Design Guidelines for product offerings and ensuring all Districts' guidelines are adhered to as applicable.
• Supply all needed information and over the preparation of the Reserve Study, analyze results and adjust HOA assessments as applicable.
• Review and approve monthly/quarterly invoices and address budget concerns.
• Manage and review all Declarant funding needs and requests.
• Serve on the Architectural Review Committee and review and approve homeowner requests until turnover.
• Sit on all HOA Boards and attend and partake in all annual meetings, quarterly board meetings, and special meetings.
• Participate in turnover of common area amenities and lots from developer to the HOA.
• Work with third-party management companies and vendors to establish initial maintenance vendors and finalize contracts for civil components that HOAs will maintain.
• Manage and review preparation of Special Warranty Deeds, Annexation documents, and Development Area Declarations
• Oversee the consolidation of tracts and valuation as common areas for tax purposes.
• Monitor communities for turnover status to residents, update community's budget and financing prior to turnover and handle the turnover of a community to the new resident boards..
• Update Meritage's general ledger for four HOA cost codes on a monthly basis
• Serve as liaison and troubleshoot all HOA's current and post-turnover.
• Conduct regular community inspections to ensure landscaping and general community appearance is maintained and hold third-party managers accountable for their duties.
• Ensure timely preparation and review all public information reports, taxes filings, audits, and other required reporting per local, state and federal codes, legislation, and ordinances.
• Stay current on new legislation as it relates to HOAs and Condominium Owners Associations.
• Serve as the first line of communication between residents and Meritage as it relates to HOA matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field, or three years of hands-on HOA experience
• Minimum of five years of experience working in the property management or homebuilding industry, preferably in Customer Service, Land Development and/or Entitlements/Acquisitions
• And, three years' experience overseeing HOA's and public report preparation for a major homebuilder
• Strong overall real estate acquisition and development knowledge with an emphasis on community relations and management. Real Estate paralegal background, is preferred

Overview
Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR® Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.
When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best

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