Purpose:

This position is responsible for the creative workflow process under the general supervision of the Director of Construction Design & Entitlements, this position is responsible for directing, managing, supervising and coordinating the work activities of Architectural firms to meet the requirements as described in the Architect’s statement of work, specific plans and specifications or contracts. Additional responsibilities include joint management of store design prototype plans and specifications with the entire Construction Design team. Position will also manage due diligence process as well as third party site development coordination partners with support from Real Estate and Construction.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture preferred
• Proficiency in design CAD software preferred
• Project or Team Management experience required
• Reviewing Construction Document is preferred
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment

Essential Job Functions:

ARCHITECT AND CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Relationships with Architectural Firms and Consultants
• All RFPs for consultants associated with new construction process
• Maintenance of all contractual agreements, insurance requirements for all Architectural firms and Consultants
• Manage day to day communication on all projects and Floor & Decor initiatives.
• Manage Peer Review Process.
• Plans will be reviewed to ensure compliance with Prototype and the design intent
• Manage any outside consultants used as part of this review
• Manage the Prototype and Specification Manual
• Review and maintain the prototype to the company standards
• Manage prototype version control with new leases generation
• Maintain a narrative for changes between each prototype
• Manage prototype update process
• Work with consultants to develop standards and specifications

​PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Periodically perform Project Management role as required to support the department’s ongoing needs
• Manage Site Development and entitlement Process
• Manage third party vendors that perform site development coordination and entitlement for F&D new store program
• Attend Local Jurisdiction meetings and coordinate all work with third party vendors as required to achieve fully entitled project including signage
• Develop initial construction and entitlement budgets for new store projects using historical data tools supplied by consultants
• Manage Site Investigation Review (SIR)/City Planning Meetings
• Support coordination of site visit for Site Investigation Review (SIR)and City Planning Departments with all disciplines and F&D Consultants and ensure we have the correct professionals onsite
• Manage along with the CPM the documentation of the existing conditions
• Review and document all site conditions for access restrictions that may impact F&D operations
• Ensure that all documentation is updated in PMates
• Review all reports resulting from the site visit and coordinate resolutions to findings on site in conjunction with F&D Construction Design and Construction team
• Review Prefeasibility Report provided by F&D Consultants to evaluate correct path for a successful store opening
• Construction Drawings
• Review base plans from the F&D Architects to distribute to the store planning group
• Liaison with Store Planning and the architect to ensure all prototype components are incorporated in the Construction and Fixture plans
• Redline changes to plans to communicate design intent both to external and internal parties.
• Coordinate changes to the base plans for architectural and engineering to provide guidance to Store Planning
• Sign Drawings
• Review sign drawings to ensure all prototype components are incorporated in the sign drawings
• Review sign drawings to ensure the design and location of the sign components are suitable and positioned correctly for the site
• Coordinate internal approval with the F&D Creative team
• Lease Exhibits
• Review of sign drawings for completeness to be inserted into F&D leases
• Review of site plan lease exhibit for completeness to be inserted into F&D leases
• Coordination of List of Drawings with F&D architect to be inserted into F&D leases

Working Conditions (travel, hours, environment)

• This position is salaried, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week
• Travel required including air and car travel
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a construction site environment and moving vehicles.  The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to noisy.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Store Support Center Associates

Provide leadership and support training on all Safety programs, processes and procedures, insuring that every associate is properly trained for their position. 

Follow established Safety procedures in all aspects of work assignments applicable to the position.  Each associate is responsible for Safety at the Store Support Center and when visiting other company work locations.  All Safety concerns must be brought to the attention of the management of a location and/or the Store Support Center Safety Department immediately.

Working Conditions (travel & environment)

Note:  Floor & Decor considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or familial status, veteran status, or based on any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  Floor & Decor also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer at its sole discretion.

Benefits & Rewards

• Bonus opportunities at every level

• Career advancement opportunities

• Relocation opportunities across the country

• 401k with discretionary company match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Referral Bonus Program

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.  This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.