| Chief
Executive Officer |
Highest
authority in company. Reports to the Board of Directors. |
| Chief
Operating Officer |
Plans,
organizes and directs sales, marketing, land development,
contracts/purchasing, and all construction activities. Reports
to CEO. |
| Chief
Financial Officer |
Highest
financial authority in company. If Controller and Treasurer
positions are staffed, they must report to this position.
Reports to CEO. |
| Controller |
Plans
and directs all general, land accounting, budgeting and
audits. Ensures compliance with all accounting and reporting
requirements. May oversee information systems activities.
Reports to CFO. |
| Treasurer |
Directs
financial planning, procurement and investment of funds.
Delegates authority for receipt and distribution of funds and
banking procedures. Analyzes financial records to forecast
future financial position and budget requirements. Reports to
CFO. |
| Investor
Relations Head |
Oversees
and coordinates activities of employees engaged in maintaining
and improving the relationships between the organization and
various investors such as shareholder, banking community,
investing public, financial investors, and institutional
investors. Develops, installs, and maintains systems which
provide control of investor relations and improve the
marketability of organization stock and bonds. Typically
reports to Top Financial Officer and supervises directors and
managers. |
| Internal
Audit Head |
Designs
and implements the company’s internal audit programs and
recommends changes in financial and management controls as
required. Assures that internal audit programs measure and
evaluate company’s controls as required to protect assets,
prevent fraud and maximize operational efficiency. Conducts
independent protective and constructive audits and reports
findings and recommendations to management. Reports to CEO or
COO. |
| Information
Systems Head |
Highest
level management over programming, system analysis, database
management and computer operations. May have responsibility
for telecommunications. Reports to CFO or CEO. |
| Marketing
and Advertising Head |
Develops
and coordinates marketing, advertising and promotional
programs and budgets. Analyzes sales figures to determine cost
effectiveness of promotions. Conducts market research.
Supervises any in-house staff and coordinates activities of
outside vendors. Reports to CEO or COO. |
| Human
Resources Head |
Develops
and administers policies and procedures for compensation and
benefits, employment, employee relations, training, EEO and
career development programs. Reports to CEO or COO. |
| Mortgage
Head |
Highest
authority in mortgage subsidiary. Reports to CFO or CEO. |
| Chief
Legal Officer |
Provide
management with guidance in the application of legal
principals to yield the greatest opportunities for minimizing
risks and maximizing profits. Develop budget recommendations
to support systematically planned programs of legal actions or
defenses. As required, supplement in-house legal work by
carefully selected outside legal assistance. Reports to the
CEO. |
| Purchasing
Head |
Interview
vendors to obtain information concerning product, price,
ability of vendor to produce product or service and delivery
date. Select purchase items by testing, observing or otherwise
examining. Estimate values according to knowledge of market
price. Review bid proposals from vendors and enter into
contracts within budgetary limitations. Reports to the COO. |
| Architectural
Head |
Researches,
plans, designs and administers building projects, applying
knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and
building codes and building materials. Consults internally to
determine functional and spatial requirements of new designs
and prepares information regarding design, specifications,
materials, color, estimated costs and construction time.
Maintains budgetary control over all new designs and changes
to existing product. May work with state or local officials in
obtaining necessary approvals for projects. Reports to the
COO. |
| Head
Title Officer |
Maintains
office and staff to provide and service mortgage needs of
buyers and builder. May have profit/loss responsibility for
branch offices. May supervise title office. Reports to
Corporate Mortgage Head. |
| Safety
Head |
Responsible
for communicating and training company employees on required
OSHA and other applicable Federal and State guidelines.
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and
codes. |
| 1st
Level Head |
Directs
overall management of business through subordinate profit
center heads. Manages negotiations for potential acquisitions.
Reports to CEO or COO. |
| Territory
Manager |
Responsible
for profit centers for several business segments. Develops
short- and long-range operating objectives, policies and
programs as well as day-to-day business decisions for this
“metro” market. Develops and manages a staff of managers
to implement operating objectives. Direct reports typically
include City Manager(s). Reports to 1st Level Head. |
| 1st
Level Controller |
Plans
and directs all general, property accounting and budgeting.
Monitors compliance with internal/external accounting
requirements. Prepares forecasting financial reports and
analyses as requested by 1st Level Head. Reports to Corporate
Controller or to 1st Level Head. |
| 1st
Level Contracts/Purchasing |
Confers
with vendors to obtain product information, pricing,
availability and delivery. Selects products for purchase.
Prepares bid requests and analyzes bid proposals. Negotiates
contracts within budget limitations. Reports to 1st Level
Head. |
| 1st
Level Sales Head |
Direct
responsibility over all sales activity. Reviews market
analyses to determine customer needs, volume, potential
pricing and sales campaigns. Provides counsel, direction and
guidance in plans for marketing, market research, advertising,
staffing and sales training. Reports to 1st Level Head. |
| 1st
Level Marketing/Advertising Manager |
Implements
marketing, advertising and promotional programs. Reviews
promotional material before public release. Supervises
in-house staff and coordinates activities with outside
vendors. Reports to 1st Level Head. |
| 1st
Level Land Development Head |
Plans
and directs land development business including planning,
design and development. Develops policies for usage and sale
of properties. Maintains continuing liaison with appropriate
in-house departments, public agencies and utilities. Reports
to 1st Level Head. |
| 1st
Level Land Development Manager |
Directs
and implements all tasks required in land development
including planning & design. Develops policies for usage
and sale of properties. Maintains continuing liaison with
appropriate in-house departments, public agencies and
utilities. Reports to Land Development Head (position 22). |
| 1st
Level Land Acquisition Head |
Negotiates
the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or
brokers. Obtains and examines public land records and land
titles for due diligence. Plans, directs and coordinates all
land acquisition activities. Reports to Corporate Land
Acquisition Head or 1st Level Head. |
| 1st
Level Land Acquisition Analyst |
Support
the Land Acquisition Head in providing an adequate supply of
land. Identifies acquisition opportunities through contacts
with brokers, builders, bankers, landowners, engineers,
planners, attorneys, and municipal officials.
Reviews/interprets zoning/land use ordinances and master
plans. |
| 1st
Level Architectural Manager |
Coordinates
approvals of design concepts. Evaluates and recommends the
selection of local architectural firms and directs their work.
Evaluates designs of regional or divisional management for
efficiency and profitability. Reports to Corporate
Architectural Head or 1st Level Head. |
| 1st
Level Finance Manager |
Prepares
financial reports and analyses. Applies principals of
accounting & finance to analyze past and present financial
operations and estimate future volume and expenditures. May
oversee banking relationships and participate in partnership
negotiations. Reports to Treasurer, CFO or 1st Level Head. |
| 1st
Level Construction Head |
Plans
and directs tasks necessary for all phases of construction.
Interfaces with public agencies in obtaining all necessary
permits and approvals. Responsible for controlling
construction budget. Reports to COO or 1st Level Head. |
| 1st
Level Construction Head-High Density |
Responsible
for projects that are in excess of three stories tall
(multi-family, condo-type or urban infill). Plans and directs
tasks necessary for all phases of construction. Interfaces
with public agencies in obtaining all necessary permits and
approvals. Responsible for controlling construction budget.
Reports to COO or 1st Level Head. |
| 1st
Level Estimating Head |
Manages
the quantity and cost estimating function for all house
construction floor plans, including options. May provide
alternative material choices to insure customer satisfaction;
improve construction installation; and provide cost savings.
Reports to 1st Level Construction Head or 1st Level Head. |
| 1st
Level Safety Head |
Responsible
for communicating and training company employees on required
OSHA and other applicable Federal and State guidelines.
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and
codes. Reports to COO |
| 1st
Level Human Resources Head |
Develops
and administers policies and procedures for compensation and
benefits, employment, employee relations, training, EEO and
career development programs. Reports to CEO or COO. |
| 1st
Level Purchasing Head |
Interview
vendors to obtain information concerning product, price,
ability of vendor to produce product or service and delivery
date. Select purchase items by testing, observing or otherwise
examining. Estimate values according to knowledge of market
price. Review bid proposals from vendors and enter into
contracts within budgetary limitations. Reports to Corporate
Purchasing Head or 1st Level Head. |
| 1st
Level Trainer |
Develops
and conducts internal company designed training programs. |
| 2nd
Level Head |
Responsible
for the profitability of profit centers. Develops short- and
long-range operating objectives, policies and programs as well
as all day-to-day business decisions. Develops and manages a
staff of managers to implement operating objectives. Reports
to 1st Level Head. |
| City
Manager (3rd Level Head) |
Responsible
for profit centers for a specific product line or sub-market
within a specific geographic market. Develops objectives and
makes day-to-day decisions for this business segment. Develops
and manages a staff of managers to implement operating
objectives. Reports to Territory Manager or 2nd Level Head. |
| 2nd
Level Controller |
Plans
and directs all general, property accounting and budgeting.
Monitors compliance with internal/external accounting
requirements. Prepares forecasting financial reports and
analyses as requested by 1st or 2nd Level Business Heads.
Reports to 1st Level Controller or to 2nd Level Head. |
| 2nd
Level Contracts/Purchasing |
Confers
with vendors to obtain product information, pricing,
availability and delivery. Selects products for purchase.
Prepares bid requests and analyzes bid proposals. Negotiates
contracts within budget limitations. Reports to 2nd Level Head
or 1st Level Contracts/Purchasing. |
| 2nd
Level Sales Head |
Direct
responsibility over all sales activity. Reviews market
analyses to determine customer needs, volume, potential
pricing and sales campaigns. Provides counsel, direction and
guidance in plans for marketing, market research, advertising,
staffing and sales training. Reports to 2nd Level Head. |
| 2nd
Level Marketing/Advertising Manager |
Implements
marketing, advertising and promotional programs. Reviews
promotional material before public release. Supervises
in-house staff and coordinates activities with outside
vendors. Reports to 2nd Level Head. |
| 2nd
Level Land Acquisition/Development Head |
Plans
and directs land development business including planning,
design and development. Negotiates the acquisition of
properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers. Obtains and
examines public land records and land titles for due
diligence. Plans, directs and coordinates all land acquisition
activities. Reports to 2nd Level Head. |
| 2nd
Level Land Development Head |
Plans
and directs land development business including planning,
design and development. Develops policies for usage and sale
of properties. Maintains continuing liaison with appropriate
in-house departments, public agencies and utilities. Reports
to 2nd Level Head or 2nd Level Land Acquisition/Development
Head. |
| 2nd
Level Land Development Manager |
Plans
and directs land development business including planning,
design and development. Develops policies for usage and sale
of properties. Maintains continuing liaison with appropriate
in-house departments, public agencies and utilities. Reports
to Land Development Head (position 35). |
| 2nd
Level Land Acquisition Head |
Negotiates
the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or
brokers. Obtains and examines public land records and land
titles for due diligence. Plans, directs and coordinates all
land acquisition activities. Reports to 1st Level Land
Acquisition Head or 2nd Level Head or 2nd Level Land
Acquisition/Development Head. |
| 2nd
Level Land Acquisition Manager |
Negotiates
the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or
brokers. Obtains and examines public land records and land
titles for due diligence. Plans, directs and coordinates all
land acquisition activities. Reports to 2nd Level Acquisition
Head. |
| 2nd
Level Land Entitlement Manager |
Contracts
and manages the preparation and approval of all entitlement
documents required for new land purchases. Maintains contacts
with city/county staff and elected officials. Responsible for
compliance with local ordinances and codes related to land
entitlement. Reports to 2nd Level Land Acquisition Head. |
| 2nd
Level Land Acquisition Analyst |
Support
the Land Acquisition Head in providing an adequate supply of
land. Identifies acquisition opportunities through contacts
with brokers, builders, bankers, landowners, engineers,
planners, attorneys, and municipal officials.
Reviews/interprets zoning/land use ordinances and master
plans. Reports to 2nd Level Land Acquisition Head. |
| 2nd
Level Architectural Manager |
Coordinates
approvals of design concepts. Evaluates and recommends the
selection of local architectural firm and directs their work.
Evaluates designs of divisional management for efficiency and
profitability. Reports to 1st Level Architectural Head or 2nd
Level Head. |
| 2nd
Level Finance Manager |
Prepares
financial reports and analyses. Applies principals of
accounting & finance to analyze past and present financial
operations and estimate future volume and expenditures. May
oversee banking relationships and participate in partnership
negotiations. Reports to 2nd Level Head or 1st Level Finance
Manager. |
| 2nd
Level Construction Head |
Plans
and directs tasks necessary for all phases of construction.
Interfaces with public agencies in obtaining all necessary
permits and approvals. Responsible for controlling
construction budget. Reports to 2nd Level Head or 1st Level
Construction Head. |
| 2nd
Level Construction Head-High Density |
Responsible
for projects that are in excess of three stories tall
(multi-family, condo-type or urban infill). Plans and directs
tasks necessary for all phases of construction. Interfaces
with public agencies in obtaining all necessary permits and
approvals. Responsible for controlling construction budget.
Reports to 2nd Level Head or 1st Level Construction Head. |
| 2nd
Level Estimating Head |
Manages
the quantity and cost estimating function for all house
construction floor plans, including options. May provide
alternative material choices to insure customer satisfaction;
improve construction installation; and provide cost savings.
Reports to 2nd Level Construction Head or 2nd Level Head. |
| 2nd
Level Estimating Manager |
Manages
the quantity and cost estimating function for all house
construction floor plans, including options. May provide
alternative material choices to insure customer satisfaction;
improve construction installation; and provide cost savings.
Reports to 2nd Level Estimating Head. |
| 2nd
Level Safety Head |
Responsible
for communicating and training company employees on required
OSHA and other applicable Federal and State guidelines.
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and
codes. Reports to 2nd Level Head or 1st Level Safety Head. |
| 2nd
Level Human Resources Head |
Develops
and administers policies and procedures for compensation and
benefits, employment, employee relations, training, EEO and
career development programs. Reports to Corporate Human
Resources Head or 2nd Level Head. |
| 2nd
Level Purchasing Head |
Interview
vendors to obtain information concerning product, price,
ability of vendor to produce product or service and delivery
date. Select purchase items by testing, observing or otherwise
examining. Estimate values according to knowledge of market
price. Review bid proposals from vendors and enter into
contracts within budgetary limitations. Reports to Corporate
Purchasing Head or 2nd Level Head. |
| 2nd
Level Trainer |
Develops
and conducts internal company designed training programs.
Reports to 2nd Level Human Resources Head or 1st Level
Trainer. |
| Project
Manager |
Develops
objectives and makes day-to-day decisions for one or more
communities. Directly responsible for sales, construction,
staffing and training. Approves homeowner change requests and
all payroll matters. Reports to 2nd Level Head. |
| Construction
Manager |
Plans
and directs all tasks required in construction of units.
Coordinates with public officials and agencies to obtain
necessary permits and approvals. Supervises and coordinates
construction activities in the field either directly or with
superintendents. Reports to the 2nd Level Head or Construction
Head. |
| Construction
Manager-High Density |
Responsible
for projects that are in excess of three stories tall
(multi-family, condo-type or urban infill). Plans and directs
all tasks required in construction of units. Coordinates with
public officials and agencies to obtain necessary permits and
approvals. Supervises and coordinates construction activities
in the field either directly or with superintendents. Reports
to the 2nd Level Head or Construction Head. |
| General
Superintendent |
Supervises
two or more construction superintendents. Reports to
Construction Manager. |
| Construction
Superintendent |
Confers
with and directs/approves work being performed by
subcontractors. Negotiates change orders. Approves billing and
payments. Schedules and coordinates various phases of
construction. Reports to either Construction Manager or
General Superintendent. |
| Construction
Superintendent-High Density |
Responsible
for projects that are in excess of three stories tall
(multi-family, condo-type or urban infill). Confers with and
directs/approves work being performed by subcontractors.
Negotiates change orders. Approves billing and payments.
Schedules and coordinates various phases of construction.
Reports to either Construction Manager or General
Superintendent. |
| Construction
Superintendent - Land Development |
Maintains
liaison with appropriate public agencies and utilities.
Directs and approves work of subcontractors. May assist in
land planning and design. Reports to 2nd Level Head or Land
Development Manager. |
| Construction
Assistant Superintendent |
Assists
Construction Supervisor as needed in all functions. Reports to
Construction Superintendent. |
| Customer
Service Head |
Supervises
and coordinates service/warranty activities to ensure delivery
of quality products to customers. Establishes policies and
procedures for quality assurance and inspection programs.
Coordinates warranty service and work related to customer
complaints. Hires and trains customer service/warranty
representatives. Reports to 2nd Level Business Head. |
| Customer
Service Representative |
Inspects
homes under construction, identifies defects and oversees work
needed to correct. Acts as a liaison between the company and
the buyer. Conducts walk-throughs, answers questions and
responds to homeowner service requests after move-in. Reports
to Customer Service Head. |
| Architect |
Evaluates,
selects and applies standard architectural techniques,
procedures and standards. Analyzes proposals and vendor
submittals. Assignments are generally well defined, but may do
parts of larger and more complex architecture. Reports to
Architectural Manager. |
| CAD
Operator |
Maintains
and updates current plans for homes currently under
production. Develops initial plans for changes or new models.
May work with outside vendors and municipalities. Reports to
Architectural Manager. |
| Contract
Administrator |
Maintains
current knowledge of all available vendors. Administers bid
process, payments and changes. Participates in negotiating
contracts. Reports to Construction Head or 2nd Level Head. |
| Estimator |
Analyzes
blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation
to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates applying knowledge
of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or
processes. Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used
for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and
scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or
subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness. Consults
with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and
formulate estimates and resolve issues. |
| Network
Administrator |
Acquires,
installs, and maintains company's local area network. Reads
technical manuals and brochures to determine equipment, which
meets establishment requirements. Assists in presenting to
management recommendations related to purchasing and
installing hardware, software and telecommunication equipment.
Establishes and implements LAN policies, procedures, and
standards and ensures their conformance with information
systems and company's objectives. Develops and writes
procedures for installation, use, and solving problems of
communications hardware and software. |
| Help
Desk Technician |
Troubleshoots
computer software- and hardware-related problems for all
employees and educates end users in the use of software
products. Defines and purchases new computer equipment and
sets up PCs for new employees. Installs and maintains network
printers. Maintains LAN and WAN integrity. Administers
internal telecommunications systems, including phone switch
and voice mail. |
| Senior
Programmer |
Position
may train new employees, assign and monitor work, and/or
provide work leadership. Plans, develops, tests, and documents
computer programs, applying knowledge of programming
techniques and computer systems: Consults with user to
identify current operating procedures and clarify program
objectives. Consults with managerial and systems analysis
personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems,
suggest changes, and determine extent of programming and
coding required. Revises or directs revision of existing
programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new
requirements. |
| Programmer |
Non-specific
instructions on regular work assignments and more specific
instruction on new work assignments are typically given.
Writes the code and completes programming, debugging and
testing of systems and applications. Completes forms,
procedures and documentation necessary for installation and
maintenance for application programs. Participates in
analyzing, designing, programming and modifying programs. |
| System
Analyst |
Analyzes
user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate
processing or to improve existing computer system. Confers
with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze
current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn
specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data
input, how data is to be summarized, and formats for reports.
Reviews computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling
limitations to determine if requested program or program
change is possible within existing system. Upgrades system and
corrects errors to maintain system after implementation. |
| Web
Master |
Plans,
develops, tests, maintains, and documents programs controlling
the content and appearance of web sites. Analyzes and develops
specifications, determines feasibility, cost and time
required, compatibility with current system, and computer
capabilities required for new or revises web sites. Prepares
flowcharts and diagrams to illustrate sequence of steps
program must follow and to describe logical operations
involved. Writes documentation to describe program
development, logic, coding, and corrections. |
| Customer
Relations Head |
Primarily
Responsible for enhancing the customer's experience. Manages
and helps to reduce litigation exposure. Forecasts service
trends and satisfaction levels. Not involved in managing
day-to-day warranty issues or warranty service
representatives. |
| Purchasing
Agent |
Responsible
for bid specifications, administering contract bidding for
materials and services, and awarding contracts to suppliers
and contractors. May also prepare and issue purchase orders
and change orders. |
| Branch
Mortgage Head |
Maintains
office and staff to provide and service mortgage needs of
buyers and builder. Supervises branch office staff. May have
profit/loss responsibility for branch office. Reports to
Mortgage Head. |
| Loan
Processor |
Interacts
with homebuyer regarding home loans. Processes all paperwork
on loans until approval. Reports to a Mortgage Supervisor. |
| Loan
Closer |
Facilitates
closing of approved mortgage loans. May deliver closed
packages to 2ndary markets. Reports to a Mortgage Supervisor. |
| Mortgage
Underwriting Specialist |
Approves
or denies mortgage loans, following mortgage standards.
Reviews and evaluates information on mortgage loan documents
to determine if buyer, property and loan conditions meet
establishment and government standards. Reports to Branch
Manager |
| Loan
Officer/Originator |
Meet
with buyers to complete loan application. Develop rapport with
sales agent. Required follow-up with buyers and sales agent to
keep builder informed on loan status. Reports to Branch
Manager. |
| Post
Closing/Loan Shipper |
Order
and organize files for prospective loan buyer. Follow-up with
loan buyer/investor regarding questions on files. Notify
homebuyer about sale of their loan. Reports to Branch Manager. |
| Title
Officer |
Issue
title commitments, policies and pro formas. Attend closings
and set up master commitments to help ensure that customers
receive a clear property title. Read searches. Plot deeds.
Draw up metes and bounds descriptions for surveys and survey
readings. |
| Closing
Supervisor |
Act
as seller’s representative at closings. Perform settlements
and take care of post closing paperwork. Schedule closings and
settlements. Prepare documents (RESPA, affidavits, etc.).
Perform closings. |