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 Utah is looking for an experienced individual to join our talented group as a Product Development Specialist.
Position Highlights: The Product Development Specialist coordinates with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, energy and L.E.E.D. consultants, and municipal personnel, in housing product design, development, and maintenance.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work with the Product Development Team to coordinate with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, energy, and L.E.E.D. consultants, and municipal personnel, in housing product design, development, and maintenance.
- Assist with establishing and maintaining project schedules. Ensure established deadlines are met.
- Maintain logical file management methods consistent with company and department standards.
- Coordinate with outside consultants to compile housing product design submittal packages and construction documents using Autodesk Design Review, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Bluebeam Revu, ShareFile, and other appropriate software.
- Coordinate with outside consultants to modify design packages and construction documents based on feedback from and specifications determined by Purchasing, Construction, Sales, and Senior Management.
- Facilitate problem-solving with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, framing, concrete, and mechanical contractors during the design development and value engineering phases of product design.
- Review final design packages and construction documents for completeness and accuracy before submittal.
- Ensure submittals are compliant with all applicable building codes, jurisdictional requirements, community and HOA guidelines, and deed restrictions.
- Assemble bid documents as they pertain to the product in advance of Purchasing going out to bid.
- Assist the Purchasing team with trade and vendor questions on bid documents provided.
- Oversee the creation and distribution of model floor plan shell(s) and the creation, submittal and approval of model complex site plans.
- Assist with the model landscaping and pool design. Oversee the submittal and approval of designs.
- Oversee the construction document creation, submittal, and use permit approval for model sales center and construction offices.
- Participate in the model home and “first build” frame walks, and coordinating changes/revisions with the Construction, Purchasing, Marketing, and the outside consultant team.
- Facilitate problem-solving with Sales and Construction personnel, trade contractors, and engineers, during the construction phase.
- Visit construction sites as deemed appropriate to foster good design and construction, and to expedite any issues that arise in the field.
- Contribute to planning and execution of process improvements and initiatives aimed at increasing the efficiency of product development.
Position Qualifications:
- Associates degree or equal experience in construction management, architecture, or other related field required.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in high-volume production homebuilding, residential architecture, and design.
- Experience with AutoCAD required; Bluebeam Revu, Sketchup, Adobe Suite preferred.
- Basic knowledge of residential construction drawings and documentation
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and file management skills
- Ability to follow established processes and standards
- Basic problem-solving ability
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs required.
- Highly self-motivated.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and exercise good judgment.
- Resilient in the face of challenges.
- Proactive, creative, and enquiring; collaborative.
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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