Transcend Solutions
Project Designer/Construction – 15858 Location: Work Schedule: Hybrid, Mon – Th onsite, Friday WFH
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
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.
The Retail D+D Project Designer Is responsible for the overall planning, execution, and completion of retail design projects, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and meet all quality and safety standards. This role requires a strong understanding of architectural development and builds processes, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Design Manager will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver successful retail spaces.
Over sees 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
Control costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed within budget. Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of milestones and overall project deadlines. as well as the real estate, construction, facilities and procurement teams. Assess new locations to ensure compatibility with the current store prototype working with AORs design acuity and flagging any potential issues prior to project site groundbreaking.
Act as part of the architectural design team across critical milestones for new stores starting with site assessment, layout and concept reviews, construction documents, and permitting.
Manage the coordination of fixture fabricators with Fixture Development team/Vendor and general contractors for proper execution
Problem solve with innovative solutions to accurately represent our client’s brand. Ensuring a brand approved solution is met, keeping the project on track without impacting design and build standards.
Engage stakeholders around design changes. This includes work around store refreshes and renovations based on operational needs, by evolving the most cost-effective and least disruptive solutions possible.
Communicate effectively across all internal stakeholders including real estate, construction, procurement, HQ, and operations as well as external consultants and vendors to ensure constant updates and visibility with project schedules and status.
Provide executive leadership readouts of work progress by site, complete status reports, and deliver construction presentations, as required
Manage project handoff and coordination activities from Architects to Contractors
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in architecture, interior design, and 5+ years of experience 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.
Solid experience with construction documents with an obsession for details.
Strong understanding of construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations.
Design administration experience, managing multiple projects at once.
Customer service aptitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
Able to multi-task, to meet various deadlines and handle shifting project priorities.
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
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.
The Retail D+D Project Designer Is responsible for the overall planning, execution, and completion of retail design projects, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and meet all quality and safety standards. This role requires a strong understanding of architectural development and builds processes, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Design Manager will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver successful retail spaces.
Over sees 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
Control costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed within budget. Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of milestones and overall project deadlines. as well as the real estate, construction, facilities and procurement teams. Assess new locations to ensure compatibility with the current store prototype working with AORs design acuity and flagging any potential issues prior to project site groundbreaking.
Act as part of the architectural design team across critical milestones for new stores starting with site assessment, layout and concept reviews, construction documents, and permitting.
Manage the coordination of fixture fabricators with Fixture Development team/Vendor and general contractors for proper execution
Problem solve with innovative solutions to accurately represent our client’s brand. Ensuring a brand approved solution is met, keeping the project on track without impacting design and build standards.
Engage stakeholders around design changes. This includes work around store refreshes and renovations based on operational needs, by evolving the most cost-effective and least disruptive solutions possible.
Communicate effectively across all internal stakeholders including real estate, construction, procurement, HQ, and operations as well as external consultants and vendors to ensure constant updates and visibility with project schedules and status.
Provide executive leadership readouts of work progress by site, complete status reports, and deliver construction presentations, as required
Manage project handoff and coordination activities from Architects to Contractors
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in architecture, interior design, and 5+ years of experience 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.
Solid experience with construction documents with an obsession for details.
Strong understanding of construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations.
Design administration experience, managing multiple projects at once.
Customer service aptitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
Able to multi-task, to meet various deadlines and handle shifting project priorities.