HTO EMP LLC
Under the guidance of the Vice President of Store Development, effectively and efficiently support the three phases of the store development process. The first phase is the Real Estate phase.
Real Estate Phase During this phase, the Design Manager will support the Real Estate Development Team by providing schematic design site sketches to determine site feasibility, site access, and traffic flow. The Design Manager will also do test fits for end cap, remodel and other special projects for leadership approval.
Design Phase During this phase, the Design Manager will collaborate to ensure plans are drawn in accordance with HTeaO Brand Standards, will support Store Design through the issuance of a Building Permit (BP), and will support Finance to obtain project financing. The Design Manager will work with HTeaO vendors and internal partners to develop merchandise racking plans, sign package plans and any other required vendor plans needed for project success.
Construction Phase During this phase, the Design Manager will support the Construction Manager and Project Manager with any design‑related questions to help ensure brand standards and design intentions are achieved. The Design Manager will collaborate with Legal to ensure all new openings are in code, brand and design compliance.
Performance Standards:
Support Real Estate Development by ensuring the following: Providing consultative insight to construction costs related to single‑tenant development opportunities, collaborating with Franchise Partners, General Contractors, and Finance to obtain commercial construction estimates and bids for financing, providing consultative insight for field‑related construction, assessing the overall viability of construction through a comprehensive understanding of site conditions, projected site layout, and technical site reports (including geotechnical and phase I), and supporting contract/lease negotiations to ensure timely and professional responses to technical, construction‑related questions. Maintaining regular communications on progress of site acquisition and attending trade shows, if applicable.
Design Phase Collaboration:
Perform plan reviews throughout the Design and Permitting process to ensure compliance with HTeaO Brand Standards and to mitigate field‑related construction issues. Communicate with key vendors to align construction documents with field install conditions. Collaborate with Development Services and vendors to negotiate and procure materials for the field.
Sign Permitting Management:
Collaborate with Store Design to ensure Brand Standards are met, ensure timely submittal of all required documents to the appropriate municipality through approved sign vendors, manage consultants to ensure timely permit submissions and follow projects through permit release. Review and respond to all plan review comments in a timely manner and work to expedite permit issuance.
Support Store Design:
Attend Design Review Committee (DRC) meetings, provide supporting material required for SUP’s, PUD’s or similar municipal designations, and subsequently attend Planning & Zoning (P&Z) and City Council meetings, if applicable.
Support Project Management:
Provide daily support to PM’s and CM’s to eliminate project delay due to design‑related conflicts or questions. Provide support with vendor package submittals and approvals.
Support Finance:
Provide cost estimates for all vendor packages to help Franchise Partners obtain project financing.
Construction Phase Support:
Support CM’s with design‑related questions throughout the construction process to eliminate delays and downtime during construction. Review and approve all design‑related submittals.
Skills and Experience:
This is a hybrid position. Corporate Office is located at 1322 Ranchers Legacy Trail, Fort Worth, TX. 76126
Must have 5+ years in design experience, prefer QSSR or small retail experience
Must have 3-5 years’ experience in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets/Smartsheet. Must have 5+ years in Construction Design management, with proven track record of on time, on budget, and quality-delivered projects.
Must have 5+ years’ experience in Franchise-related Design Project Management. Must exhibit a proven capacity to effectively manage Construction Design and Project Management teams, including collaboration with Real Estate, Finance, Legal, and Design and Construction consultants.
Must be efficient in AutoCAD and other design related support programs such as Photoshop.
Must have exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
Must have exceptional interpersonal skills.
Must have exceptional time management skills.
Must have exceptional budgetary management skills.
Must have exceptional negotiation skills.
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Real Estate Phase During this phase, the Design Manager will support the Real Estate Development Team by providing schematic design site sketches to determine site feasibility, site access, and traffic flow. The Design Manager will also do test fits for end cap, remodel and other special projects for leadership approval.
Design Phase During this phase, the Design Manager will collaborate to ensure plans are drawn in accordance with HTeaO Brand Standards, will support Store Design through the issuance of a Building Permit (BP), and will support Finance to obtain project financing. The Design Manager will work with HTeaO vendors and internal partners to develop merchandise racking plans, sign package plans and any other required vendor plans needed for project success.
Construction Phase During this phase, the Design Manager will support the Construction Manager and Project Manager with any design‑related questions to help ensure brand standards and design intentions are achieved. The Design Manager will collaborate with Legal to ensure all new openings are in code, brand and design compliance.
Performance Standards:
Support Real Estate Development by ensuring the following: Providing consultative insight to construction costs related to single‑tenant development opportunities, collaborating with Franchise Partners, General Contractors, and Finance to obtain commercial construction estimates and bids for financing, providing consultative insight for field‑related construction, assessing the overall viability of construction through a comprehensive understanding of site conditions, projected site layout, and technical site reports (including geotechnical and phase I), and supporting contract/lease negotiations to ensure timely and professional responses to technical, construction‑related questions. Maintaining regular communications on progress of site acquisition and attending trade shows, if applicable.
Design Phase Collaboration:
Perform plan reviews throughout the Design and Permitting process to ensure compliance with HTeaO Brand Standards and to mitigate field‑related construction issues. Communicate with key vendors to align construction documents with field install conditions. Collaborate with Development Services and vendors to negotiate and procure materials for the field.
Sign Permitting Management:
Collaborate with Store Design to ensure Brand Standards are met, ensure timely submittal of all required documents to the appropriate municipality through approved sign vendors, manage consultants to ensure timely permit submissions and follow projects through permit release. Review and respond to all plan review comments in a timely manner and work to expedite permit issuance.
Support Store Design:
Attend Design Review Committee (DRC) meetings, provide supporting material required for SUP’s, PUD’s or similar municipal designations, and subsequently attend Planning & Zoning (P&Z) and City Council meetings, if applicable.
Support Project Management:
Provide daily support to PM’s and CM’s to eliminate project delay due to design‑related conflicts or questions. Provide support with vendor package submittals and approvals.
Support Finance:
Provide cost estimates for all vendor packages to help Franchise Partners obtain project financing.
Construction Phase Support:
Support CM’s with design‑related questions throughout the construction process to eliminate delays and downtime during construction. Review and approve all design‑related submittals.
Skills and Experience:
This is a hybrid position. Corporate Office is located at 1322 Ranchers Legacy Trail, Fort Worth, TX. 76126
Must have 5+ years in design experience, prefer QSSR or small retail experience
Must have 3-5 years’ experience in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets/Smartsheet. Must have 5+ years in Construction Design management, with proven track record of on time, on budget, and quality-delivered projects.
Must have 5+ years’ experience in Franchise-related Design Project Management. Must exhibit a proven capacity to effectively manage Construction Design and Project Management teams, including collaboration with Real Estate, Finance, Legal, and Design and Construction consultants.
Must be efficient in AutoCAD and other design related support programs such as Photoshop.
Must have exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
Must have exceptional interpersonal skills.
Must have exceptional time management skills.
Must have exceptional budgetary management skills.
Must have exceptional negotiation skills.
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