Construction Design Manager

Reports to: Director of Operational Services

With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world.  Paris Baguette’s mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.

If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team!

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

As the Construction Design Manager, you will be responsible for creating outstanding design solutions that support the vision of a cross functional team to deliver a successful branded customer experience and by meeting store design, cost, schedule, and store interior requirements. In addition, you will develop the current store imagery and the growth of international presence through design enhancements as well as the creation of new store concepts and the integration of new strategic initiatives that will come to life within the bakery café environment. The Construction Design Manager will implement the selection of vendors, contracts, lay-out work, and external/internal construction which are included in design and construction process for new store openings.

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop initial ideas and acquire key information about potential projects while discussing requirements in detail
• Research and gather information and photographs relating to the project
• Prepare detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Support Concept teams understanding of local regions to support local relevance and design adaptations
• Participate in regional know how building, travel as needed for project execution support
• Review and approve design adaptations and assurance of brand standards including equipment layouts, signage, and Imaging
• Develop and support internal/ external communications and presentations through the development of imagery and copy
• Develop and maintain design guide integrating best practices of material sourcing, pricing and procurement
• Work directly with Franchise business units to ensure consistent execution of brand standards and to promote self-sufficiency in overall design
• Collaborate with cross- functional teams and other key stakeholders to meet project objectives
• New Store Opening
• Complete field study for expected location and prepare lay-out
• Review and confirm estimate for construction
• Manage vendors bidding and selection
• Purchase materials and check in with delivery statuses
• Create detailed construction drawings
• Oversee architects and contractors during build out
• Evaluate the final output
• Identify any fixtures and furnishings in need of repair and find solutions

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Design, required
• 8-10 years of Architecture/Design experience in Commercial, Retail, Hospitality, Entertainment design
• Advanced knowledge of design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Auto CAD, Auto Sketch, and SketchUp
• Knowledge of 3D design programs, preferred
• Management of outside architectural design consultants, decor vendor, signage vendors
• Knowledge of color theory and ability to coordinate and assemble color and material selections
• Knowledge of bakery café functionality, front of house (FOH) lay out, back of house (BOH) equipment integration, and adaptation
• Ability to design executable concepts that are clearly innovative
• Flexible, adaptive, upbeat, open and visible work style, with a successful track record of supporting operations leaders across a large geographically decentralized portfolio.
• Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged leader who has a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members and franchisee relationships.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment.
• Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide construction feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, along with Franchisees, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high performance standards.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and support diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged team work environment.
• Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette’s Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.
• Love of travel! Ability to commute to all current Corporate and Franchise locations, as well as proposed openings.

SWEET BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Free Cake for your Birthday
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid time off, paid Holidays
• High Performance Culture

Reports to: Director of Operational Services

With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world.  Paris Baguette’s mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.

If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team!

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

As the Construction Design Manager, you will be responsible for creating outstanding design solutions that support the vision of a cross functional team to deliver a successful branded customer experience and by meeting store design, cost, schedule, and store interior requirements. In addition, you will develop the current store imagery and the growth of international presence through design enhancements as well as the creation of new store concepts and the integration of new strategic initiatives that will come to life within the bakery café environment. The Construction Design Manager will implement the selection of vendors, contracts, lay-out work, and external/internal construction which are included in design and construction process for new store openings.

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop initial ideas and acquire key information about potential projects while discussing requirements in detail
• Research and gather information and photographs relating to the project
• Prepare detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Support Concept teams understanding of local regions to support local relevance and design adaptations
• Participate in regional know how building, travel as needed for project execution support
• Review and approve design adaptations and assurance of brand standards including equipment layouts, signage, and Imaging
• Develop and support internal/ external communications and presentations through the development of imagery and copy
• Develop and maintain design guide integrating best practices of material sourcing, pricing and procurement
• Work directly with Franchise business units to ensure consistent execution of brand standards and to promote self-sufficiency in overall design
• Collaborate with cross- functional teams and other key stakeholders to meet project objectives
• New Store Opening
• Complete field study for expected location and prepare lay-out
• Review and confirm estimate for construction
• Manage vendors bidding and selection
• Purchase materials and check in with delivery statuses
• Create detailed construction drawings
• Oversee architects and contractors during build out
• Evaluate the final output
• Identify any fixtures and furnishings in need of repair and find solutions

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Design, required
• 8-10 years of Architecture/Design experience in Commercial, Retail, Hospitality, Entertainment design
• Advanced knowledge of design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Auto CAD, Auto Sketch, and SketchUp
• Knowledge of 3D design programs, preferred
• Management of outside architectural design consultants, decor vendor, signage vendors
• Knowledge of color theory and ability to coordinate and assemble color and material selections
• Knowledge of bakery café functionality, front of house (FOH) lay out, back of house (BOH) equipment integration, and adaptation
• Ability to design executable concepts that are clearly innovative
• Flexible, adaptive, upbeat, open and visible work style, with a successful track record of supporting operations leaders across a large geographically decentralized portfolio.
• Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged leader who has a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members and franchisee relationships.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment.
• Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide construction feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, along with Franchisees, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high performance standards.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and support diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged team work environment.
• Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette’s Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.
• Love of travel! Ability to commute to all current Corporate and Franchise locations, as well as proposed openings.

SWEET BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Free Cake for your Birthday
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid time off, paid Holidays
• High Performance Culture