Product Development Specialist

Overview

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 Arizona 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.

• 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, Share File, 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 shells 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree or equal experience in construction management, architecture, or another related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in high‑volume production homebuilding, residential architecture, and design required.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat Pro required.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu preferred. AutoCAD experience 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.

• 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…