Description
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 oversees a large-scale mixed-use community with diverse assets including parks, open space, infrastructure systems, and residential components.
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
What You’ll Own
- 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) asset systems and maintenance programs
- 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
Leadership & Attributes
- Strategic mindset: Anticipates future needs and translates vision into actionable plans that support long-term community performance
- Purpose-driven leadership: Aligns teams, partners, and stakeholders around clear priorities
- Operational leadership: Builds and leads high-performing teams with accountability and ownership
- Stakeholder communication: Effectively engages boards, residents, vendors, and partners
- Decision-making & problem-solving: Drives solutions in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Collaboration & influence: Aligns internal and external partners to achieve shared outcomes
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk sites for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds
- Comfortable working in outdoor environments and on uneven terrain as needed
