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Design Manager – Retail Development
| Company | Lucid Motors |
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| Location | Newark, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $137000 – $180000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 8-10+ years of experience in architecture and retail development, minimum 6 years on the client side working for similar companies in a similar capacity as an owner’s representative
- Experience managing vendors and consultants
- A proven track record of delivering high-quality tenant improvement projects on time and on schedule
- In depth technical understanding of commercial construction systems, detailing, documentation and coordination – including architectural, MEPF, structural, lighting, low voltage
- Has a working understanding of ADA, building codes, zoning / planning ordinances, and the permitting process
- Has experience with property condition reports, due diligence and evaluation of existing property conditions for scope, cost and code compliance risk
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Architecture
- A portfolio demonstrating past work experience
- Expected software experience: AutoCad, Bluebeam, Rhino, Vray, Adobe, Smartsheets
Responsibilities
- Lead new facility design activities according to Lucid brand standards for retail showrooms and service centers through all phases of the development cycle from due diligence through facility openings
- Support rollout / remodel initiatives for the existing fleet
- Develop test fits / facility concept packages for initial business approvals and budgeting
- Manage outside architectural and engineering vendors during due diligence and design phases, support on permitting and construction phases
- Review and comment on A/E construction documents and specifications for conformances to brand standards and project specific design issues
- Draft and negotiate design discipline service orders and fees
- Partner with Construction and Real Estate on cross functional aspects of project development including but not limited to site feasibility, issue management, deliverables, schedule and cost management, and permitting
- Partner with Lucid stakeholders on program and facility reviews to obtain approvals
- In collaboration with the development team, source and grow A/E vendor network
- Provide project updates to Leadership on a weekly basis
- Travel 20-30% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
- Electric vehicle facility experience is strongly preferred including working knowledge of the EV automotive facility development process and typical development issues
- Licensed architect
- Revit / BIM experience
