Cohere Life, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 4/9/2026

Title: Director of Community Assets (Parks, Landscape, and Infrastructure)

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Reports to:  Executive Director 

Location:  Mueller   POA – Austin, Texas 

Summary

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.

Scope

• 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

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, boards, and stakeholders around clear priorities and measurable outcomes
• Operational leadership: Builds and leads high-performing teams with accountability, ownership, and service excellence
• Stakeholder communication: Effectively engages boards, residents, volunteers, vendors, and partners with professionalism and influence
• Decision-making & problem-solving: Drives solutions in complex, multi-stakeholder environments with confidence and sound judgment
• Collaboration & influence: Aligns internal and external partners to achieve shared outcomes and community success
• Executive presence: Comfortable presenting information and leading conversations with both small and large groups

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to walk sites for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds 
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments as needed 

Knowledge | Experience

• 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
• Experience working with volunteers, including clubs, committees, neighborhood groups, or similar community organizations preferred
• 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
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree is preferred

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

Our Culture

At Cohere, we value Trust, Reciprocity, Spirit, and Legacy. We foster a collaborative; inclusive environment focused on creating exceptional community experiences.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000 - $100,000 based on experience

Benefits: 

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Cohere is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Once an adequate number of qualified candidates have been identified, the job posting may be withdrawn or closed.