BTI Solutions
Retail Architectural Designer AO7157858
BTI Solutions - Plano, Texas, United States, 75023
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Retail Architectural Designer
Why Work With Us? Everyone on our team has earned a CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) or CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) accreditation from the National Association of Personnel Services. We are experts at staffing and recruiting with more than 16 years of experience serving employers. Proven Process Our approach to staffing isn't just a little bit different; it's a whole different ball game. While most staffing firms emphasize transactional services (taking and filling job orders), BTI Solutions focuses on providing more strategic solutions. By acting as workforce consultants, we are able to find innovative and intelligent strategies for improving productivity, meeting project deadlines, improving hiring quality, decreasing turnover, and reducing total labor costs. Our recruiting and candidate assessment process assures the highest quality matches between job seeker and employer, so you will get people who not only have the right qualifications but who also have the appropriate personality fit for your organization. Proven Results More than anything, the biggest difference with BTI Solutions is the one that matters most: bottom-line results. 95% client satisfaction rate
measures client satisfaction vs. expectations. Clients have worked with us for over 10 years, on average. BTI Solutions counts 4 Global Telecommunication companies as clients. Client referrals are BTI Solutions' largest source of new clients. Google Review 4.4, Facebook Review 4.8 Education and Years of Experience: 1) Bachelor's in Architecture or Interior Design 2) 3-5 years in Architecture or Interior Design (Retail Preferred) Top Three Skills: 1) Manages project Architects and Vendors on an interior build or remodel project 2) Develops 2-D drawing documents and simultaneously Builds 3D models/renderings. 3) Reviews construction drawings for accuracy and compliance. Project Designer (Reports to Senior Manager of Design) Position: We are looking for an experienced 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 to 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. Our company Experience Stores are our direct to consumer outlets and are the pinnacle. 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 build 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. Scope Overview:
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 Specific Responsibilities:
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, and forecast costs. Negotiate contracts with Architects and agencies. Control costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed within budget. Prepare and submit regular budget reports.
Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of milestones and overall project deadlines. Monitor schedule adherence, identify potential delays, and implement schedule recovery plans.
Build the knowledge of details with all consultants (e.g. AORs, engineers, etc.) as well as the real estate, construction, facilities and procurement teams. Also, keep a watchful eye for optimization and value engineering opportunities.
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 brand. Ensuring a brand approved solution is met, keeping the project on track without impacting design and build standards.
Engage stakeholders around design changes. While developing expertise on store operational needs. 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.
Manage weekly job reports including work progress, costs and scheduling updates for Architects
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 Background & Competencies Required:
Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design.
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in architecture, interior design.
Bachelor's Degree 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.
Excellent presentation, written and interpersonal communication skills
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.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A team player with leadership abilities. Physical/Mental Demands: Work is generally performed in an office environment. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity. The movement and transportation of equipment, most of the time is under 25 pounds. Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PC's, printers, copiers, faxes, and other equipment commonly associated with an office work area. May require working additional hours beyond normal schedule. Travel varies depending on position. Consistently demonstrates a commitment to policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities. Provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Why Work With Us? Everyone on our team has earned a CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) or CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) accreditation from the National Association of Personnel Services. We are experts at staffing and recruiting with more than 16 years of experience serving employers. Proven Process Our approach to staffing isn't just a little bit different; it's a whole different ball game. While most staffing firms emphasize transactional services (taking and filling job orders), BTI Solutions focuses on providing more strategic solutions. By acting as workforce consultants, we are able to find innovative and intelligent strategies for improving productivity, meeting project deadlines, improving hiring quality, decreasing turnover, and reducing total labor costs. Our recruiting and candidate assessment process assures the highest quality matches between job seeker and employer, so you will get people who not only have the right qualifications but who also have the appropriate personality fit for your organization. Proven Results More than anything, the biggest difference with BTI Solutions is the one that matters most: bottom-line results. 95% client satisfaction rate
measures client satisfaction vs. expectations. Clients have worked with us for over 10 years, on average. BTI Solutions counts 4 Global Telecommunication companies as clients. Client referrals are BTI Solutions' largest source of new clients. Google Review 4.4, Facebook Review 4.8 Education and Years of Experience: 1) Bachelor's in Architecture or Interior Design 2) 3-5 years in Architecture or Interior Design (Retail Preferred) Top Three Skills: 1) Manages project Architects and Vendors on an interior build or remodel project 2) Develops 2-D drawing documents and simultaneously Builds 3D models/renderings. 3) Reviews construction drawings for accuracy and compliance. Project Designer (Reports to Senior Manager of Design) Position: We are looking for an experienced 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 to 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. Our company Experience Stores are our direct to consumer outlets and are the pinnacle. 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 build 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. Scope Overview:
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 Specific Responsibilities:
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, and forecast costs. Negotiate contracts with Architects and agencies. Control costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed within budget. Prepare and submit regular budget reports.
Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of milestones and overall project deadlines. Monitor schedule adherence, identify potential delays, and implement schedule recovery plans.
Build the knowledge of details with all consultants (e.g. AORs, engineers, etc.) as well as the real estate, construction, facilities and procurement teams. Also, keep a watchful eye for optimization and value engineering opportunities.
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 brand. Ensuring a brand approved solution is met, keeping the project on track without impacting design and build standards.
Engage stakeholders around design changes. While developing expertise on store operational needs. 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.
Manage weekly job reports including work progress, costs and scheduling updates for Architects
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 Background & Competencies Required:
Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design.
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in architecture, interior design.
Bachelor's Degree 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.
Excellent presentation, written and interpersonal communication skills
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.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A team player with leadership abilities. Physical/Mental Demands: Work is generally performed in an office environment. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity. The movement and transportation of equipment, most of the time is under 25 pounds. Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PC's, printers, copiers, faxes, and other equipment commonly associated with an office work area. May require working additional hours beyond normal schedule. Travel varies depending on position. Consistently demonstrates a commitment to policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities. Provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.