What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Specialist position at Tri Pointe Homes?
Are you interested in joining a company culture where accountability, top performance, and teamwork are valued and rewarded? A company that is dedicated to insightful design and superior craftsmanship, the company is setting a new standard in homebuilding and customer experience.
Tri Pointe Homes Houston is looking for an experienced individual to join our talented group as a Product Development Specialist.
Position Highlights: Coordinates product development projects across internal teams and external consultants. Ensures timely delivery of complete, compliant construction documents while supporting design problem-solving, field issue resolution, and process improvements.
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants on product design, development, and document production
- Manage project timelines and track deliverables to ensure deadlines and milestones are met
- Compile, review, and submit construction documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with codes and jurisdictional requirements
- Facilitate design changes and value engineering efforts across Product Development, Purchasing, Construction, and Sales
- Oversee preparation and submittal of plans to municipalities, HOAs, and regulatory agencies
- Support bidding processes by assembling product-related documentation and clarifying scope with Purchasing and trade partners
- Participate in model home planning, sales center design, and prototype/first-build walks
- Identify, track, and help resolve field and constructability issues through coordination with stakeholders
- Serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and communication
- Contribute to process improvements and standardization initiatives
Position Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Architecture, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3 or more years of experience in residential product development, architecture, or construction
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and trade partners on construction documents
- Strong understanding of residential construction and design processes
- Project coordination and time management skills
- Ability to identify and resolve design and construction issues
- Proficiency in construction design platforms such as AutoCad, Bluebeam and/or Higharc
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office suite
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Detail-oriented with ability to review technical documents
- Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands
Physical Requirements:
- May be sedentary for extended periods, up to 4 hours per day
- Moderate repetitive hand use (computer use)
- Visual acuity for reading plans, documents, reports, and computer work
- Auditory ability to communicate in person, on calls, or in meetings
- Occasional driving to construction sites
- Construction site visits may require standing and walking, light lifting and carrying (up to 10 lbs), exposure to outdoor elements, dust, or noise
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Tri Pointe Homes is committed to building a diverse and talented team to help us achieve our goals. Please note that due to operational constraints, we are unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship (e.g., H1B, OPT) for this position. This policy applies uniformly to roles where sponsorship cannot be accommodated to ensure consistency and fairness in our hiring process.
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