Job Summary
As a Site Design Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping the design and planning of residential communities and homesites. Working within the Engineering & Site Design team, you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate site planning, cost analysis, and data integrity. The most rewarding part of this role is combining your technical expertise and creativity to influence land planning decisions and help bring communities to life with precision and efficiency.
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy blending technical design skills with strategic problem-solving.
- Are highly detail-oriented and take pride in accuracy, especially with data and site plans.
- Communicate effectively and confidently across cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Are proactive and continuously look for ways to improve processes and efficiencies.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excel at managing multiple projects, deadlines, and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Bring a customer-focused mindset and strive to deliver high-quality outcomes.
These skills will be used to:
- Design and site homes, manage site premiums, and evaluate site-specific construction requirements and costs.
- Collaborate with developers, engineers, geotechnical experts, and internal teams to support community planning and execution.
- Prepare plot plans, review engineered site plans, and coordinate documentation required for permitting.
- Maintain and manage site-related data within internal systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Support the release of new communities by compiling and validating subdivision and field file documentation.
- Assist with cost estimating, budgeting, and value engineering to drive cost-effective decisions.
- Utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and surveying or drone data to develop plans and perform quantity calculations.
- Provide internal and external customer support, including responding to help desk inquiries.
- Partner with Architecture and IT teams to improve workflows and system processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, land surveying, construction management, architectural engineering, urban planning, estimating, or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related field.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in residential land development or homebuilding environments.
- Familiarity with site planning, permitting processes, and construction cost estimating.
- Experience working with data management systems or internal project platforms.
- Exposure to surveying methods, including drone or as-built data applications.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Must be able to use sensory skills (i.e. verbal communication) to effectively communicate and interact with other Associates and customers.
- Must be able to perform repetitive motions and use fine motor skills (i.e. typing, writing) to operate office supplies (i.e. computer, calculator, copier).
- Must be able to lift and carry approximately 20-25lbs unassisted.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing.
The Value of a career with Fischer Homes
Fischer Homes is one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to build over 40,000 homes and employs over 700 Associates. Fischer Homes' solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of our Associates as we have been recognized as the 32nd largest builder in the United States.
We value diversity within the Fischer Homes organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are:
- Professional Development Training programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing
- Employee Life Insurance
- Personal time off
- Inclusive Leave
- Dress for your day
Fischer Homes holds the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.