Design Specialist
Whataburger
Design
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
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Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to contribute to Real Estate project support, and general property management for the delivery of rebuilds, new units, enhancements to existing real estate, etc.
- Participates in site selection to include new sites, offsets, acquisitions and other related real estate transactions.
- Partners with Management to evaluate potential sites for construction; creates conceptual site plans for further evaluation by the Real Estate Segment and Leadership.
- Recommends options and solutions regarding site development issues, property characteristics, city/state requirements and design factors including size, shape, and arrangement of structures, specifications, materials, aesthetics, and equipment to meet Whataburger Brand standards and project budgets.
- Analyzes design options, makes and identifies cost saving constructability options for assigned projects; provides recommendations to project stakeholders in partnership with Real Estate Segment and third party SME’s consultants.
- Responsible for ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed meeting industry, company standards, segment, and company goals, resulting in little or no RFI’s or change directives.
- Coordinates the maintenance of various bridge sets and Whataburger design standards through third party consultants.
- Leverages experience to provide specialized knowledge, consultation and recommendations related to the practice of architecture and design to the New Units delivery team and segment.
- Assumes leadership role in identifying and communicating applicable code requirements for successful project development and delivery.
- Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or any equivalent combination of education and experience required
Experience:
- 1+ years’ experience in architecture design
- 1+ years’ related experience, preferably in restaurant industry
- Experience in contributing to the management of projects is preferred
- 1+ years’ experience preferably in restaurant industry
Knowledge, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to establish preliminary construction project budgets based on design criteria to validate construction methodologies and materials meet financial models
- Demonstrates an overall basic understanding of business finance
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and present information to team members and senior management
- Demonstrated ability to present oneself as a SME (subject matter expert)
- Advanced knowledge of computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software (CAD) to develop plans, renderings and design drawings in support of project requirements.
- Knowledge in Photoshop, SketchUp, Revit
- Ability to interface with project managers, design team, quality assurance, real estate professionals, construction managers, property managers, and various support staff to accomplish tasks/projects/goals
- Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Visio (as applicable)
- Proficiency in Workday (as applicable)
- Ability to communicate well with the general public and experience in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with management, vendors, and co-workers
- Ability to work in a team environment
Working Conditions/Travel Requirements:
- Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
- Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
- Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary
- Must be able to travel occasionally both locally and long distances (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, submit to releasing a Motor Vehicle Record that adheres to the Whataburger standards and maintain current automobile liability at minimum levels in their state of residence