Scout Motors
Automotive
Lead,RetailArchitecture
“Lead, Retail Architecture at Scout Motors. Skills: Retail architecture, Brand standards, Project management, Design consultant leadership. Document retail brand standards for rapid scaling and deployment. Ensure Scout architecture is executed with consistent, high-quality standards”
What You'll Achieve.
Rapidly scaled and deployed Scout architecture with consistent, high-quality executions; Achieve consistent brand experience and profile across all touchpoints of the retail customer journey; Successfully achieve development targets
Industry & Context.
4-5 days per week in the office, Regular in-person meetings and events, Ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person, Travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, Licensed architect in good standing, 12+ years of architecture and design experience, Experience with Revit, Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Experience with SketchUp, Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Experience with Microsoft Office, Working knowledge of building codes, standards, zoning regulations and other jurisdictional regulatory requirements, Understanding of permitting requirements, General knowledge of MEP/Structural systems and associated constructability requirements, Understanding of how buildings are constructed, Understanding of AIA design agreements, leadership skills, organizational skills, communication skills, relationship-management skills
Nice to Have
Retail and/or automotive experience, Project management / program management experience, Knowledge of sustainable design programs, Certification experience (LEED or similar)
What You'll Do.
Document retail brand standards for rapid scaling and deployment
Ensure Scout architecture is executed with consistent
high-quality standards
Coordinate design/construction requirements with internal Scout teams
Manage execution/construction of the retail prototype
Perform user testing at a test site and implement learnings
Enforce a consistent brand experience and profile across all retail touchpoints
Deploy core elements of Scout’s brand ethos and product DNA into retail experience design
Manage the RFP process for A/E firms
Lead partner selection and build a network of design professionals
Develop and manage design services budgets and preliminary construction budgets
Compile documents for communicating project scope for internal funding approvals
Create templates for communicating project summaries and outlook
Enforce the process for retail facilities design review and design compliance
Enforce the process for maintaining design schedules and permitting schedules
Establish formal project-level milestones
Attend jurisdictional preconstruction meetings
Manage multiple projects in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously
Manage execution of design agreements with consultants
Facilitate handover of construction documents and permits to construction management team
Finalize construction budgets
Collect cost and schedule data for analysis
Provide design input on other company projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate design/construction requirements offered by critical internal Scout teams (IT, Security, Environmental Health, Retail Operations, AfterSales, etc.); Work with these teams to ensure their business needs are being met through each facility design and in the design prototype; Collaborate across the company to build better; Work with construction/preconstruction team members; Work with preconstruction and construction team members
Communication Scope
Communicate brand standards; Communicate project scope; Communicate project summaries and project outlook; Leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills
Process & Methodology
Project management / program management experience, Leading design consultants through project execution, Manage execution/construction of the retail prototype, Manage the RFP process for A/E firms, Develop and manage design services budgets and preliminary construction budgets, Manage multiple projects in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously, Manage execution of design agreements with architects, engineers, and other design consultants, Facilitate smooth handover of construction documents and permits to construction management team, Finalize construction budgets for internal funding approvals and project execution, Establish formal project-level milestones that verify work completion definitions and gates
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