Job Description
Responsibilities
H-E-B Design Partners are leading-edge innovators in retail and industrial facility design, construction, and maintenance. They work hard to make sure facilities and equipment are designed, procured, maintained, and improved to maximize resources and create tailored experiences, in Stores and our Manufacturing & Warehousing facilities. Design Partners on our Facility Alliance and Industrial Properties teams are dedicated to designing and delivering integrated, highly creative, and innovative environments crafted to maximize H-E-B's brand commitment.
As a Principal Designer, you'll provide project leadership and oversight to ensure consistency with H-E-B's architectural standards and oversee the work of Designers assigned to your projects.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.
Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... leadership skills to influence others during projects? ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... subject matter expertise in applicable codes/regulations?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... advanced project management skills and the ability to work within a rapidly changing environment?
We are looking for:
- a bachelor's degree in architecture
- project management experience
- 10+ years of architectural design experience
What is the work?
Leadership:
- Provides leadership and oversight of project plans to ensure consistency with H-E-B's architectural standards, strategic objectives, and goals
- Serves as lead project manager and oversees the work of Architects Designers assigned to projects
- Provides training, coaching, and mentoring to less experienced architects and designers
- Represents H-E-B at jurisdictional meetings, as required
Design & Development:
- Leads the development of design ideas, concepts, and solutions that will deliver results described as creative, impactful, cost-effective, productive, genuine, resourceful, timely, and complete
- Leads the development of design solutions that positively influence the character of the retail / industrial environment within and surrounding the facility in terms of volume, color, lighting, materiality, texture, durability, sustainability, circulation, signage, wayfinding, and graphics
Project Management:
- Manages projects from conception through completion, while effectively communicating with consultants; manages overall timelines and milestones for multiple complex projects
- Represents the design team at project meetings
- Leads initiatives to obtain project data and establish program requirements
- Manages vendor relationships as needed, and depending on project requirements
- Leverages advanced knowledge of building codes, zoning laws, and related construction ordinances / regulations to advance project and department goals
- Establishes criteria to develop and evaluate project scope
- Leads the review of project plans
- Develops QA standards for projects
- Leads project cost analysis and evaluates the impact against business models
What is your background?
- Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited university
- 10+ years of design experience in the built industry
Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Principal Designer?
- Expert knowledge of building systems and their coordination / integration (structural, architectural, MEPR), building codes, environmental regulations, handicap accessibility codes, sanitation concerns / regulations, and direct application of such
- Expert knowledge of the dynamics / application of site and landscape design, and appropriate materials use and methods of construction
- Advanced understanding of project scheduling and how to leverage expertise
- Proficiency in graphic design and the use of color, form, scale, and texture
- Computer application / software skills, including MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit
- Advanced project management skills
- Advanced skills in using 2D and 3D presentation graphics
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects
Can you...
- Function in a fast-paced, retail / industrial, office environment
- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
- Work extended hours
12-2020