Store Design Project Manager

Store Designer

Department : Store Engineering

Summary

Responsible for design and construction coordination for all phases of projects for grocery store development in the assigned division. Designing and developing floor plans and advising members in their store development and equipment needs. Work with Architects and Engineers to develop complete project working drawings. Coordinate construction and equipment installation. Strong background in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems and CAD proficiency. Equipment sales and installation coordination is a significant component of this position. Travel will primarily be within States of Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas & Oklahoma.

Essential Functions :

• Meet with member retailers and design fixture layouts. Recommend building and equipment components for new and existing retail facilities. Develop as-built layouts of as required which requires field measuring to develop CAD drawings. Prepare bid lists and quote equipment for retail stores. Supervise all areas of building construction including selection of architects and engineers. Review construction documents for accuracy. Prepare and review project budgets.
• Visit retail locations. Coordinate equipment installation and requirements with design professionals. Develop preliminary site plans. Schedule equipment deliveries and installation. Negotiate with equipment vendors.
• Visit job sites. Resolve construction and equipment problems. Attend job site meetings with retailers, contractors and vendors. Interface with other AWG departments involved with the development of stores. Manage project budgets.
• Prepare annual sales projections and departmental operating budgets. Manage equipment / billing department. Resolve departmental issues.

Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

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Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving , member companies and more than , locations throughout states from wholesale divisions. Consolidated sales for AWG in exceeded $ billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit .

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