Senior Product Development Specialist

SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

POSITION TYPE: FULL-TIME
LOCATION: CALGARY ALBERTA (On-Site)
REPORTING TO: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TEAM LEAD

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Since 1992 our client Trico Homes an award-winning organization has been developing some of the very best places to live work and play. Their commitment to innovative home design craftsmanship and customer care has solidified their reputation as a leader in the homebuilding industry. Our success is built on five core values: trust respect integrity community and opportunity. They are committed to designing homes and communities that reflect the evolving needs of homeowners while maintaining excellence in execution.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Trico Homes is seeking a Senior Product Development Specialist to play a critical role in the success of our product design and development. This is not just a drafting roleit is a senior level position responsible for the strategic development of Tricos entire home lineup ensuring our models and elevations meet market demand architectural guidelines and internal design standards. This position requires deep expertise in residential design strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments including Sales Operations Estimating and Marketing.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manage the design process end-to-end from conceptualization to execution while maintaining strong relationships with developers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Model Management & Product Development

• Own and manage Tricos entire model matrix including all elevations and plan options.
• Design new models elevations and floor plan options based on market trends and sales team feedback.
• Adjust and refine standard plans based on feasibility construction best practices and customer requests.
• Collaborate with Sales to develop the model lineup for new communities ensuring it meets buyer demographics and municipal regulations.
• Oversee and create blacklines and renderings for marketing materials.

Show Home & Sales Center Execution

• Oversee the entire show home design process from model selection to final mechanical walkthrough.
• Work closely with the Sales Team and Director of Sales to review builder packages bylaws and developer architectural control (AC) guidelines.
• Create and submit elevation approvals for developers and adjust as needed.
• Select exterior color palettes and manage pre-approvals.
• Coordinate with Estimating to price plans and finalize details for production.
• Set up production file folders request plot plans and oversee breezeway and sales center drawings.
• Ensure all final approvals permits and compliance documents are completed before home construction begins.
• Manage 24 show homes per community across 29 communities.
• Lead the design and execution of Tricos Stars Lottery Home (with the Product Development Department)

Architectural & Development Compliance

• Work with developers architects and municipalities to ensure compliance with land use bylaws and community guidelines.
• Stay informed of land grading and lot-specific constraints ensuring homes are appropriately designed for each lot.
• Obtain approvals for window schedules mechanical layouts air conditioning specs energy modeling and structural engineering components.
• Submit drawings for final architectural control approvals and permits.
  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Sales Operations Estimating and Marketing to align product offerings with business needs.
• Attend and assist with leading biweekly meetings with the Director of Sales
• Participate in quarterly sales reviews to stay aligned with community sales trends and buyer feedback.
• Assist with management and maintenance of the Product Development task list ensuring all departments have up-to-date information.

Industry Research & Fieldwork

• Stay ahead of design trends materials and buyer preferences by visiting competitor show homes and tracking market innovations.
• Regularly walk through Trico show homes to ensure product excellence and alignment with buyer expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Architectural Technologies Diploma or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of experience in residential single-family home design and development.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Revit is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of building codes land use bylaws and construction best practices.
• Exceptional space planning problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Highly organized deadline-driven and adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Access to a vehicle for site visits (mileage compensated).
  

HOW TO CONNECT FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY

All interested candidates can send their resumes in Word or PDF format to:

or apply directly at

Only candidates who meet the criteria set by our client will be contacted directly however your resume will be in our system for us to contact you for future opportunities.

ABOUT METIER

Metier partners with innovative businesses to understand their goals and vision inside and out and then we strategically source and pair candidates that we know will help every business flourish. Whether you are a scale up or a mid-size organization looking for your next leader we help humans find their forte grow their best team and build a thriving business supported by authentic people. Cultivated individuals to grow your company: Thats our Metier.

Required Experience:

Senior IC