Director, Community Assets

Cohere Life, Inc.•Austin, TX

14h•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Lead One of Austin’s Most Iconic Communities Mueller is one of the nation’s most recognized master-planned communities—designed around sustainability, connectivity, and long-term livability. This role will lead a critical transition from reactive maintenance to a proactive, lifecycle-based asset management approach across both community infrastructure and residential assets. We are seeking a Director of Community Assets to lead the strategy, operations, and long-term stewardship of Mueller’s parks, landscapes, infrastructure, and residential asset systems. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for setting standards, driving performance, and ensuring the community continues to evolve to meet future operational and environmental needs.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience in landscape management, construction, arboriculture, water management, facilities management, building trades, and swimming pool maintenance required
A minimum of 7-10 years of experience supervising professional staff required
Experience building or managing preventative maintenance programs, asset lifecycle planning, reserve-informed capital strategies, or long-range asset management programs required
Strong understanding of asset management systems and preventive maintenance protocols related to fitness, pool, HVAC, irrigation, mechanical equipment, and related infrastructure required
Experience working in a large-scale community setting, municipal parks and/or recreation department, master-planned community, or similar environment with diverse facilities and complex operational needs required
Demonstrated effectiveness in motivating, leading, and influencing board members, volunteers, committees, and community stakeholders required
Strong project management, budgeting, and vendor/contract management experience required
Experience managing capital improvement projects and cross-functional operational initiatives required
Ability to work effectively with boards, stakeholders, developers, residents, and community groups required
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills required
Comfortable speaking in front of both small and large groups required
Ability to create strategic management and leadership plans required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
Proficient with internet-based systems, software platforms, account access protocols, and digital reporting tools required
Proficiency in database management required
Ability to walk sites for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds
Comfortable working in outdoor environments as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience working with volunteers, including clubs, committees, neighborhood groups, or similar community organizations preferred
Municipal or master-planned community experience
Irrigation or sustainability knowledge
Central Texas landscape familiarity
Relevant certifications (e.g., CFM, CPFM/CPMM, CMRT, SMRP, Lean Six Sigma) are preferred, or the ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe

Responsibilities

Lead operations and long-term planning for landscapes, parks, irrigation systems, and shared facilities
Establish and lead a comprehensive proactive maintenance and asset management program across all community assets, including parks, infrastructure, and row home (townhome) components
Develop lifecycle plans focused on risk mitigation, asset longevity, and long-term cost efficiency
Oversee vendor performance and contract compliance
Manage capital improvement projects and RFP processes
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
Serve as liaison to boards, developers, and stakeholders
Drive water management and sustainability initiatives
Ensure community standards for aesthetics and safety