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Weis Markets · 23 hours ago

Manager of Architecture

New Jersey, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Weis Markets is a company that values teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities. They are seeking a Manager of Architecture to coordinate pre-construction activities, manage project implementation, and serve as a central point of contact for various departments. The role involves overseeing project budgets, schedules, and ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies.

Retail

No H1B

Responsibilities

The Manager will assume the lead role for coordinating pre-construction daily activities of the Store Development, Real Estate, Legal Departments

They will act as the coordination point for outside engineers and consultants as it relates to performing due diligence, design development, and construction drawings of new stores, expansion projects, remodels, and fuel stations

They will have a thorough understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and their processes as related to the building permit reviews and approvals

They will communicate the interests of Weis Markets, Inc. to government agency officials and conduct negotiations on behalf of Weis Markets Inc

Initiate projects: Establish project teams with the Director of Architecture for assigned projects, completes project initiation documents which include detailed work scope/outline, budget, and schedule for completion

Manage project implementation: Ensure that all steps follow Weis operating procedures and maintain the planned delivery schedule

Keep internal clients informed of the on-going project status and provides strong guidance and support to the members of the project team

Coordinate with peers: Work with other project managers throughout Weis to avoid conflicts in schedule

Maintain project records all actions and changes throughout the design and construction process

Have a thorough understanding of the permit process and the ability to accommodate the unique requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction, representing the interests of Weis to those agencies

Work with public utilities to identify specific needs and easements affecting building design and usage

Serve as the central point of contact for Weis Store Development, Real Estate, Legal Departments, and functional areas of the business stakeholders relative to ongoing activities in the areas of responsibilities

Coordinate with Weis Construction to develop budgets and construction schedules

Work with Weis Land Development and construction to develop Standardized Building Design Criteria and maintain standards during the design process

Function as the technical advisor to all internal departments regarding matters of building design, due diligence, and related activities to the pursuit of project approvals

Initiate, draft, and negotiate contracts and/or purchase orders for approval

Perform contract administration functions. To include review and approval of Construction Change Orders Proposals (COP), shop drawings & submittals

Responds and manages Requests for Information (RFI)

Communicate opportunities: Research and present new products / processes that have the potential to result in increased efficiency and life-cycle savings to Weis projects and facilities

Control costs: Ensure that project costs align with the approved budget; discuss variations with internal leadership, and issue change orders to reflect approved changes

Maintain project schedules and communicate reports to relevant stakeholders and senior management

Assist in administration of budgets, contractor/vendor payments, tracking, and settlement for contracted work

Develop a pool of competent consultants: Regularly evaluating performance, seeking out new consultants, and keeping that pool current to changes on building design criteria

Manage and develop project staff: Understand the strengths and areas needing improvement for assigned project staff

Manage, support, and evaluate each toward

Perform as a public relations ambassador: Be proactive in presenting and communicating the project to local permit authorities and in-house senior management

Maintain contact with vendors: Meet regularly with key architects and engineers to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance, and identify areas of improvement

Qualification

Building DesignContract NegotiationProject ManagementRegulatory KnowledgeBudget ManagementPublic RelationsVendor ManagementTeam Leadership

Required

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S

Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and their processes as related to the building permit reviews and approvals

Strong guidance and support to the members of the project team

Thorough understanding of the permit process and the ability to accommodate the unique requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction

Ability to represent the interests of Weis to government agency officials and conduct negotiations on behalf of Weis Markets Inc