Design Manager Jobs

Position Summary

The Design Manager is a highly skilled position that is responsible for guiding both corporate and franchise projects thru the design and permitting process. The position includes developing site plans, kitchen floor plans, equipment schedules and exterior renderings for both company and franchise restaurants as well as coordinating with external architects and engineering teams to make sure that plans reflect current brand standards. In addition, the design manager will be responsible for working with the external architectural and engineering teams and the Checker’s CM’s on the company’s reimage program to review plans and coordinate the permitting process, to ensure timely receipts of permits.

The design manager, in conjunction with the CM’s will work in coordinating the design review process to ensure that both the external and internal design elements of both company and franchise restaurants follow the appropriate brand standards as developed by Checkers. The design manager will also be responsible for working with the exterior design teams from time to time to ensure that the designs are kept fresh and up to date.

The design manager will report directly to the Sr Construction Manager and will also support the other Checker’s construction managers.

Position Accountabilities

• Assists franchisees in selecting of Architecture & Engineering firms
• Prepares exterior renderings for conversion, in lines and end caps restaurants for both company and franchisees
• Assists construction team in value engineering current designs and/or sourcing alternative materials/products
• Works with outside architect and engineering firms to update prototypical plans
• Prepares interior dining room layouts with finish schedules based on the most current company standards
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Tracks timelines for all projects during the design and permitting periods
• Prepares initial site plans for committee approvals
• Prepares kitchen plans including equipment schedules
• Reviews Architecture & Engineering plans and coordinates with CM’s on plan review

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge And Experience

• Travel is required and is estimated to be 20% - 30%.
• Excellent written and oral presentations skills.
• Demonstrates, through prior work history, the ability to multi task on several projects on a multi-faceted basis.
• Working knowledge of Autocad is a must. Working knowledge of Revit is a plus.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience Architectural/Design Management experience in the restaurant industry, preferably QSR.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Project)

Education

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s or Associates degree from a four year college or university preferred.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information such as procedure manuals, Company communications or governmental regulations.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods in one location which may be restricted to the employee’s workstation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.