Product Development Manager jobs in Independence, MO

Description

Improving quality of life, one home at a time.

At Rausch Coleman Homes, we honor God through our commitment to Integrity and Excellence in all aspects of homebuilding. We place the highest value upon the customer by exceeding expectations, and upon our team members by committing to professional development. We aspire to build the best quality affordable homes and we hold ourselves accountable to that goal.

Rausch Coleman Homes is a top 25 homebuilder and one of the largest private builders in the United States. For over 65 years, we've helped families better their lives and achieve their dream of home ownership. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, Rausch Coleman Homes offers competitive pay, health insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and much more. For more information about what it's like to work for Rausch Coleman Homes, including a more comprehensive listing of company benefits, please visit https://careers.rauschcoleman.com.

Position Summary

We have an opening in Kansas City for the role of Development Manager inside the Land Development Group. This position is 100% based around development of land for new neighborhoods to include grading, utilities, roads, entryways, fencing, landscaping, erosion control, coordinating gas & electric installation, coordinating with civil engineers, and keeping our projects moving forward through constant communication and follow-up.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordination with Contractors
• Coordination with Civil Engineers
• Constant Follow-Up (Must be self-driven)
• Management of land development functions such as: Grading, Utilities, Paving, etc.
• Daily project walks and pre-construction meetings
• Coordination with franchise utility providers
• Site Inspections and weekly/daily schedule updates
• Bid review & Contractor Base Expansion
• Daily travel to multiple Kansas City metro job sites
• Additional duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing construction or civil engineering projects, preferably with experience in subdivision development
• Must have reliable vehicle to be utilized for daily travel
• Clean driving record
• Ability to recognize opportunities to value engineer components of the projects
• Ability to propel projects forward through tactical communication
• A self-starter / self-motivated outlook / Proactive mindset
• High level of communication skills for constant updates and follow up
• Computer skills for high volume email traffic, PDF editing, and excel spreadsheets
• Desire to get your boots dirty every day in order to truly manage and take ownership of each project's progress

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently and frequently moving small objects.
• Frequently sitting for long periods of time
• Walking or standing occasionally
• This position works outdoors 80% of time and indoors 20%
• Must have manual use of hands and vision to use computer constantly

Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance – PPO and HDHP Options
• HSA – with eligible HDHP
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) – includes company match of up to 5%
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Adoption Assistance and Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• And More!