Product Development Manager

Overview

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Product Development Manager Summary:

Responsible for managing the architecture program for the Division. This includes sourcing and managing external consultants and proactively coordinating with, directing, and managing internal resources as appropriate to assure quality, compliant, and efficient construction. The position requires an ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, self-sufficient, dependable, ability to cope under pressure, maintain good judgement, eager to learn and have a professional, supportive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and modify architectural plans, including but not limited to adding details, revising layouts, creating exterior elevations and creating construction documents.

• Sources and supervises outside consultants developing new plans to ensure that architectural and structural drawings are accurately completed on schedule, and in accordance with all applicable standards governing both quality and compliance, in preparation for estimating, bidding, and permit submission.

• Manages and directs the process for revisions to plans to include change notifications.

• Identifies upcoming product needs as part of the Division's overall architecture program, and elevates/responds to such needs accordingly.

• Prepares scopes of work for outside architectural and drafting consultants.

• Conducts code research and tracking of ongoing code updates. Proactively seeks information on impending building code changes to assure compliance with the same.

• Initiates and directs product design charrettes for developing new products.

• Initiates communications with all internal and consultant team members about the status of architectural and structural plan development; initiates follow up efforts as appropriate and creates and maintains a master architecture schedule based on analysis and evaluation of plan development status.

• Continuously refines architectural and structural plan details to enhance constructability, ensure conformance with all applicable building codes and municipality requirements, and minimize company's exposure warranty issues.

• Manages value engineering meetings with internal team members and outside consultants (architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, subcontractors etc.) and initiates plan revisions as needed to capture the identified savings.

• Facilitates and directs prototype plan walks and follows up with documenting and distributing changes and coordinating appropriate plan revisions.

• Maintains a Division plan library, including architectural and structural plans, cabinet layouts, electrical layouts, and floor break diagrams.

• Evaluates and ultimately determines the constructability of structures based on library research; makes recommendations to structural adjustments based on analysis of various applicable considerations and factors affecting the business, e.g., compliance, cost, efficiency, etc.

• Proactively coordinates with, and provides updates to, the marketing department to assure the accuracy and completeness of current marketing materials and efforts based on status of architectural plans.

• Supports the land acquisition and entitlements processes as needed by supplying architecture information.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required, college degree in Architecture, design, or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

• Minimum three to five years' experience in residential architecture.

• Proficient in AutoCAD and in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Valid Driver's License and good driving record required

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Contacts:

Daily interaction with various division personnel, outside agencies, business partners, consultants and government officials.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, walk, move and/or carry equipment in excess of 20 pounds. Must have finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and calculator.

This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.

Life at Lennar:

Lennar recognizes our associates are the heart of the company's success. Learn new skills, build your path, and become an integral part of the Lennar Family.

Lennar associates will be eligible for many benefits in accordance with Lennar's policies and applicable plan terms, including:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision

• Vacation - up to 3 weeks of vacation per year upon hire

• Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match

• Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave

• New Hire Referral Bonus Program

• Home Purchase Discount for Associates

• Associate Assistance Plan

• Everyone's Included Day

• Student Debt Repayment Program

• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

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Type

Regular Full-Time