Design & Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily design and development operations for new store construction, renovations, and other capital projects.

• Manage all aspects of projects from initial planning and development to scheduling, final entitlements, and construction documentation.

• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards.

• Lead and nurture teams, including those located outside the United States.

• Maintain and manage prototype designs, equipment specifications, and fuel system layouts.

• Create facility design concepts that yield long-term advantages and enhance return on investment.

• Allocate both internal and external resources, supervising the workflows of the design and development teams.

• Manage the initial scope of projects, contract documentation, scheduling, and collaboration with multifunctional teams through to project turnover.

• Provide design and development assistance to bp, Amoco, Thorntons, ampm/ARCO, and TA brands and channels.

• Oversee critical-path design and development strategies for site development, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local municipal regulations.

• Work alongside Real Estate Managers to prioritize projects and complete tasks in the real estate pipeline.

• Conduct needs assessments and evaluate, select, and prototype equipment and design solutions.

• Collaborate with associates, consultants, and technical experts to develop and assess project designs.

• Ensure that designs align with accepted standards and bp safety protocols.

• Develop and uphold brand prototype standards for civil, structural, MEP, petroleum systems, interior and exterior elevations, and responsibility matrices.

• Identify issues related to design, permitting, utilities, signage, landscaping, and construction.

• Assist construction teams in resolving issues and managing costs.

• Prepare precise bid construction documents.

• Develop and manage third-party consultants using metrics and tracking systems.

• Support cost analysis and estimating efforts.

• Encourage team member growth, development, and training.

• Participate in or lead design and development committees.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.

• Over 10 years of professional experience in commercial design and development, particularly in retail.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing, proactive teams to meet business goals and foster continuous improvement.

• Strong project management and analytical capabilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for all organizational levels.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general project management software tools.

• Willingness to travel up to 30–50% as required by the role.

• Licensed Architect or Engineer is preferred.

• Experience in convenience stores or petroleum sectors is preferred.

• Background in commercial construction is preferred.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Revit software is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid vacation of 120–240 hours annually for full-time employees, based on years of relevant industry experience.

• 9 paid holidays each year.

• 2 personal choice holidays.

• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

• Discretionary annual bonus program.

• Long-term incentive program.

• Generous retirement benefits.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Pension available for eligible employees.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-Term Disability insurance.

• Long-Term Disability insurance.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Opportunities for learning and growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.