Product Development Coordinator

WE BUILD THE COOLEST HOMES IN THE COOLEST NEIGHBORHOODS!

Thomas James Homes (TJH) is the replacement builder bringing superior design and tech-enabled simplicity to new, single-family homebuilding. Operating in high-demand communities across Northern and Southern California, the Pacific Northwest, and Arizona, TJH offers homebuyers innovative pathways for attaining the right home, in the right neighborhood.

At Thomas James Homes, we are passionately committed to 1. Building your home as a sanctuary radiating with positive energy- a feeling of peace, safety and joy that speaks to your soul and reminds you that your home is your family’s private refuge. 2. Reducing the stress of urban life and 3. Treating everyone like family. Family represents a level of empathy, transparency, and honesty that leaves transactions in the dust in favor of relationships.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• PTO + Paid Holidays
• WFH Flexibility
• 401(k) matching - 100% vested
• Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• FSA & HSA Spending Accounts
• Referral program
• Employee paid Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Tranquility Rooms at each location
• Technology allowance and unlimited pantry snacks

THE ROLE: The Product Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the division by maintaining plan library, tracking and following up on work being completed with engineers and architects and updates all changes to keep information current and accurate.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Supports the product development area to keep all plans current and filed for easy access.
• Tracks plan changes and updates by communicating to the division on status as needed.
• Ensure drawing information is kept up to date with all applicable residential building codes.
• Drafts initial plotting for new home due diligence for Director review and approval.
• Monitor plan change process and revision checklists, follows up on tasks with applicable departments and consultants, track plan revisions throughout the process holding all parties accountable.
• Maintain reporting functionality for all Plan Changes
• Prepare documentation for meetings and take notes/minutes of meetings. Communicate documents to teams for review.
• Prepare documentation and perform initial review and QA/QC process of construction documents.
• Assist with reviewing contracts and budgets for all design professionals and consultants.
• Review and screen proposals and invoices for consultants as needed.
• Maintain Thomas James plan library file organization and all applicable spreadsheets relating to the plan library used by internal teams (plan names, square footages, FAR, etc.)
• Receive and appropriately file incoming CAD files from Architects for new permit submittals and plan check revisions, notify teams when files are available.
• Maintain file structure on SharePoint for Product Development team.
• Run reports and distribute to teams as needed (Permit & Corrections reports, Plan Change Management reports, etc.)
• Assist Director of Product Development with creation of meeting agendas for meetings with consultants on a weekly basis and distribute to internal and external teams.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate Degree preferred
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience

WHAT WILL SET YOU A PART:

• Knowledge of how to read, understand and prepare architectural plans.
• Uses organizational skills to maintain plans, files, and plan changes to allow timelines to be met while keeping plans current.
• Advance system skills to use all Microsoft products and internal company systems including AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Photoshop
• Able to work with architects and engineers to get plans finalized and reviewed for approvals.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Understands how to read budgets and keep track of all expenses and invoices, codes, and processes in the system.

The compensation range for this role is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Thomas James Homes is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.