P&D Mgr Sr Corp

Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Built on a solid, family foundation, we've been building homes across the United States for more than 25 years, but our history started way before that in the 1600s with an English builder named George Beazer. Nine generations later, the Beazer family and name continues to stand for quality homebuilding, craftsmanship, and innovation. Our focus is on individual communities. We strategically build each community to be near places that our customers care about, so that a home is more than a house.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Sr. Manager of Corporate Planning & Design is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and strategic implementation of residential projects across multiple developments. This role combines corporate-level planning with the execution of design strategies, ensuring that home designs meet market needs, regulatory requirements, and company standards.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages all Corporate P&D initiatives including plan simplification, new product research/development and other company goals/programs.
• Maintain/update/enforce all National Design standards.
• Problem-solving with Product Managers on division-specific design/technical challenges.
• Responsible for communication between Corporate P&D and division Operations teams.
• Lead monthly P&D calls with all corporate and division employees.
• Assist in the review of new product requests and plan change requests by divisions.
• Coordinates with Division and Corporate design team on workload and resource needs.
• Coordinates with team in creating, reviewing and updating department processes.
• Standardizes plan production operations, systems and guidelines throughout the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• College degree from accredited institution in related construction/deign field and ten years of progressive experience preferably with hands on field experience in residential construction with a production builder
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of experience. An advanced degree may be preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Possesses proven cost-effective design talent and has a keen eye for technical detail.
• Thorough knowledge of residential construction, general code requirements, and design preferences throughout the region and divisions assigned.
• Understands use and applications of CAD drafting software and related computer operations.
• Proficiency in e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, and related computer communication operations.
• Ability to prepare and conduct effective public presentations.
• Ability to exercise leadership sensibly and effectively.

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily office-based, operating in a professional and climate-controlled environment. The majority of work is performed on a computer, requiring prolonged periods of sitting, typing, and viewing a screen. The work environment is generally quiet with minimal exposure to noise, hazards, or extreme temperatures. This position requires the ability to maintain focus and productivity in a desk-based setting, with occasional movement throughout the office for meetings or collaborative tasks.