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.