Division Product Manager

Insight Global; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in South Carolina seeks a Division Product Manager to oversee architectural needs for division operations. This role includes managing plan development, coordinating drafting requirements, and providing project status visibility. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in architecture or construction, and a strong understanding of building codes. A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. Competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $110,000 based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of architectural or construction experience.
• CD (Construction Document) development and construction expertise.
• Experience managing outsourced resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architectural needs supporting division operations.
• Coordinate drafting and engineering requirements.
• Ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Architectural expertise

Construction management

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Understanding of federal and state building codes

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Division Product Manager is responsible for overseeing all architectural needs that support division operations. This role manages plan development, ensures alignment with division standards, coordinates drafting and engineering requirements, and provides visibility into project status for internal teams. This position also plays a key role in product strategy, value engineering, and cross‑functional coordination across construction, land acquisition, and marketing.

Salary: $70,000-110,000 depending on experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (Fridays Remote)

Primary Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain all information required to draw and construct plans across all division communities.
• Ensure all plans are aligned with division needs in partnership with the Director of Product.
• Manage execution of all non‑core plans through outsourced drafting or other drafting resources.
• Provide product guidance for new community launches.
• Maintain accurate architectural and structural details for the division.
• Guard the integrity of consumer‑inspired plans and ensure quality standards are met.
• Forecast drafting work, timelines, and workload distribution.
• Coordinate HVAC and fire suppression engineering needs according to local municipal requirements.
• Manage delivery of all collateral required by the marketing department.
• Provide product analysis to the land acquisition team as needed.
• Support value engineering initiatives across all plans.
• May perform drafting services as needed.

Project & Quality Control

• Adhere to established quality control processes.
• Provide clear visibility into project status for operating teams and the Director of Product.

Leadership Responsibilities (Mentor / Coach / Feedback Level)

• Ensure appropriate staffing to meet departmental needs.
• Utilize recruiting and selection processes to build organizational talent.
• Delegate work based on employee abilities and skill levels.
• Evaluate employee performance and determine compensation actions accordingly.
• Identify internal and external training opportunities for development.
• Create growth opportunities for team members.
• Provide continuous coaching aligned to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors).

Required Experience & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of architectural or construction experience.
• CD (Construction Document) development and construction expertise.
• Experience managing outsourced resources.
• Strong understanding of federal and state residential building codes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of residential construction methods, documents, building codes, and homebuilding activities.
• Knowledge of structural elements and installation means/methods.
• Understanding of lean principles, value engineering, and costing (a plus).
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• General understanding of AutoCAD required; drafting experience preferred.