Project Designer​/Construction

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Designer to join the Retail Design, Development, and Build Team and help drive the pipeline of new stores nationwide. This position will assess new locations for prototypical fit, design accurate layouts in collaboration with internal stakeholders, execute design concepts and construction documents in accordance with the current prototypical details. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Design and work directly with the Director of Retail Design, Development and Build and will have high impact on the entire store development cycle.
NO C2C due to client restrictions.

• Manages project architects and vendors on an interior build or remodel project
• Develops 2-D drawing documents and simultaneously builds 3D models/renderings
• Reviews construction drawings for accuracy and compliance

• Oversees all build solutions for retail design projects coordinating with internal stakeholders
• Manages project architects and vendors
• Reviews construction drawings for accuracy and compliance
• Tracks project progress and reports status updates
• Works with Construction Manager and Fixture Development PMs to complete projects
• Develops 2-D drawing documents and simultaneously builds 3D models/renderings
• Project Coordination Scope – Assist the Senior Manager and Design Director in coordinating all phases of retail design project, including initial drawing and as-built site reviews
• Develop and manage budgets, track expenses, forecast costs, negotiate contracts with Architects and agencies, and control costs throughout the project lifecycle
• Create and maintain project schedules, ensure timely completion of milestones, monitor schedule adherence, identify delays, and implement recovery plans
• Build knowledge of client details with consultants and internal teams; identify optimization and value engineering opportunities
• Assess new locations to ensure compatibility with the current store prototype and flag potential issues prior to site groundbreaking
• Act as part of the architectural design team across milestones from site assessment to construction documents and permitting
• Coordinate fixture fabricators with Fixture Development team/vendor and general contractors
• Provide innovative solutions to accurately represent the brand while keeping the project on track
• Engage stakeholders around design changes and evolve cost-effective, least disruptive solutions
• Communicate with real estate, construction, procurement, HQ, operations, and external consultants/vendors for updates and visibility
• Manage weekly job reports including progress, costs, and scheduling updates for Architects
• Provide executive leadership readouts of progress by site and deliver construction presentations as required
• Manage project handoff and coordination activities from Architects to Contractors

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in architecture or interior design, and 5+ years as a Project Manager in retail architecture design
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, 3-D Studio Max, Sketch Up and Adobe Creative Suite
• Preferred project management software proficiency
• Strong experience with construction documents and attention to detail
• Solid understanding of construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations
• Design administration experience, managing multiple projects
• Excellent presentation, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Customer service aptitude and team collaboration
• Able to multi-task to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; leadership capabilities

• Associate

• Contract

• Project Management, Design, and Management

• Retail, Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment, and Construction