Design & Development Manager

BP PLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BP plc seeks a Manager of Design and Development to lead store construction and remodeling design efforts, from initial planning through permitting to final construction documents. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain prototype and equipment specifications for bp, Amoco, and other brands.

The role emphasizes leadership, international collaboration, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in commercial design and development, with emphasis on retail.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day design and development activities for store construction and remodels, from planning to entitlements.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and allocations of internal/external resources.
• Develop and maintain design standards across prototypes, including civil, structural, MEP, and petroleum systems.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, and multi-functional teams to ensure timely, compliant project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

People management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

Job Family Group: Retail Group Job Description: The Manager of Design and Development reports to the Senior Manager of Design and Development and will lead the day-to- day design and development activities of new store construction, remodeling, and other capital projects from preliminary planning, development and scheduling through final entitlements and permitted construction documents, ensuring on-time completion and within project budget guidelines and quality of execution. The role requires strong leadership, people management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively lead and develop teams, including those based outside the United States. This role also manages and maintains prototype designs, equipment specifications, and fuel system designs for new stores, remodels, and facility upgrades and is responsible for applying experience and judgment to develop facility design concepts that provide long term benefits and improve return on investment. Responsible for allocating internal and external resources and supervises the workflow of design and development teams from initial project scope, creation of contract documents, project scheduling, and continual collaboration with multi-functional teams from inception through turnover. The role is accountable for providing design and development support to all branded image programs, brands and channels of trade including: bp, Amoco, Thorntons, ampm/ARCO, and TA.

Key Accountabilities

Provide overall project management, including the development, implementation and maintenance of the critical path design and development strategies for all aspects of the site development process, satisfying federal, state, and local municipal requirements while retaining brand standards for site development, profitability, and timeliness of project completion. Closely collaborate with Real Estate Manager(s) to manage project prioritization and the accurate completion of tasks for all real estate pipeline projects. Conduct needs assessments and collaborates with key stakeholders to evaluate, select, and prototype equipment and design solutions, including food service equipment, functional requirements, and lighting systems. Works in conjunction with department associates, consultants, and disciplines in developing and analyzing project and technical designs; ensures accuracy and timely completion; ensures designs comply with accepted standards and meet and/or exceed bp safety standards. Develop and maintain brand prototype standards to include civil engineering (such as site layout, landscaping, storm water, water quality); structural; mechanical/electrical/plumbing; petroleum system design; interior and exterior elevations; and a matrix of responsibilities. These design standards shall be maintained through value-engineering and safety filter. Provide details of all design, permitting, utility, signage, landscaping, and potential construction issues, and provide ongoing assistance to the Construction team in the areas of issue/conflict resolution and cost control. Prepare accurate bid construction documents. Develop and manage third-party consultants, using metrics and tracking systems as tools for accountability. Support cost analysis and estimating activities. Promote team member growth, development, and training. Serve on and/or lead various design and development committees as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or comparable field

Essential Experience

• 10+ years of professional experience in commercial design and development, with an emphasis on retail
• Proven experience leading, developing, and motivating high-performing, proactive teams to achieve business objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and general project management software tools.

Preferred Experience

• Licensed Architect or Engineer
• Convenience Store or petroleum experience
• Commercial construction experience
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Revit software

Additional Information

Up to 30-50% travel should be expected with this role. How much do we pay (Base)? $140,000-$170,000 *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. This position is eligible for US Benefits – Select. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120-240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees (60-240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401K matching program. These benefits include a pension for eligible employees. As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. Travel Requirement: Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is fully remote.

Skills

• Acquisitions and divestments
• Agility core practices
• Agreements and negotiations
• Analytical Thinking
• Business process improvement
• Commercial Acumen
• Communication
• Creativity and Innovation
• Customer centric thinking
• Data Analysis
• Data visualization and interpretation
• Decision Making
• Digital Collaboration
• Digital Fluency
• Industry knowledge and advocacy
• Leading transformation
• Negotiation planning and preparation
• Offer and product knowledge
• Partner relationship management
• Retail standards and procedures
• Retail territory development
• Retail training skills
• Sector, market, customer and competitor understanding
• Site maintenance management

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending on your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks. We’re an international energy company with global scale, ambitious plans and a team of brilliant people delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow.