Product Development Specialist

 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 DC Metro 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, 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 AutoCAD, 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.
• Assist the Purchasing team with trade and vendor questions on bid documents provided.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of model floor plan shell(s) and the creation, submittal, and approval of model complex site plans.
• Respond to county review comments to support the construction document creation and submittal process for model sales center and construction offices.
• Participate in the frame walks and final 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:

• Associate’s degree or equal experience in construction management, architecture, or other related field required.
• A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in high-volume production homebuilding, residential architecture, and design. Experience in multifamily is a plus.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat Pro required.
• Strong knowledge of construction, engineering and applicable code.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu a plus.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• 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.

At Tri Pointe Homes, we are intentional about fostering an environment where you, and all individuals, are encouraged to be their authentic selves. We embrace individuality and strive to be consciously inclusive of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in every aspect of our business. We believe our company’s strength relies on the diversity of the team and the unique, innovative ideas everyone contributes.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for an open position or to participate in an interview, please let us know.