Design Manager

Bridgestone Americas; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship and growth opportunities

CSR initiatives

Global, dynamic work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking an experienced Architectural Lead to manage due diligence and design for Bridgestone Retail Operations formats in a Nashville–based role. You will guide A&E processes, review construction documents, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a minimum of ten years’ architecture experience, with remodeling and real estate design expertise considered a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum ten years’ experience in architecture with real estate design, planning and development.
• Deep knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience with remodels and condemnation matters is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Project, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural due diligence and design for Bridgestone Retail Operations formats.
• Negotiate technically with outside developers, architects and engineers; review documents.
• Ensure project budgets, risk management and financial stewardship.
• Coordinate internal teams and external consultants through project lifecycle.
• Develop digital library of design details and prototypical drawings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Project coordination

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Master’s degree in architecture (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

Engineering & Science

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing the architectural due diligence and design process associated with all Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC formats for new self-development, build to suit, remodeled, and expanded stores. The position is responsible for conducting technical negotiations and construction document reviews with outside developers, architects, and engineers, and building permit officials culminating in the creation of construction, bidding, and contract documents. This role is also responsible for leading various non-new store projects and initiatives from their inception to construction completion, while managing the activities of internal business partners including the Marketing, Store Operations, Environmental Health and Safety (EHSS) and Real Estate Teams. This position is directly responsible for decisions that impact project budgets through risk management, proper administrative practices, and financial stewardship. This is a Nashville, TN based role. Relocation is available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Manage the A&E (architectural and engineering) conceptual design, due diligence, document development, and jurisdictional approval processes to establish and maintain project schedule integrity.
• Continuously value engineering and monitoring designs and construction activities for conformity to project specifications.
• Manage the flow of all A&E information between BSRO internal departments and various outside agencies, vendors, architects, engineers, developers, and landlords. associated with a project.
• Ensure timely and accurate review of documents throughout the planning process for completeness, alignment with approved criteria, cost effectiveness and coordination of the A&E groups associated with each project.
• Review the design and construction activities initiated by third parties (i.e., Developers, Co-Tenants, Sellers, Landlords, etc.) relative to sitework, utility installations, exterior elevation and entrance designs, structural elements, and similar which may affect an existing or proposed BSRO retail location. Responsible for ensuring conformance to current minimum site standards, providing creative design solutions, incorporating business and operations criteria into final design.
• Coordinate activities related to jurisdictional code investigations, development of local approval documents, construction drawings and specifications, contractor and vendor bid packages including document management.
• Manage internal development meetings to monitor performance of ongoing projects.
• Select, train, and retain outside consultants and contractors capable of providing design and/or design build services across all Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC formats.
• Coordinate and conduct asset evaluation survey and construction document turnover meetings with Construction Managers to ensure the smooth communication of information they may need to complete design and construction activities.
• Assist in the negotiation of construction issues for the Real Estate Department and establish the terms, milestone schedules, criteria etc. incorporated as exhibits to various types of Agreements that include Milestone Schedules, Established Criteria, Definition of Work Responsibility, Detailed Scope of Work etc. as may be required for each Agreement.
• Participate in the RPF process through contract execution for architects, engineers, and other design consultant services
• Develop and maintain a digital library of all design details, specifications, and prototypical drawings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture required; master’s degree in architecture preferred.
• Minimum Ten years’ experience in the field of architecture with preferred experience in real estate design, planning, and development.
• In depth knowledge of all engineering disciplines; civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical.
• In depth knowledge of standard construction practices, means, and methods.
• In depth experience and knowledge of remodels
• Knowledge/experience of condemnation matters.
• Must be efficient, innovative, and able to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously.
• General systems knowledge (MS Project, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Revit).
• An exceptional communicator, adept at collaborating vertically and horizontally across teams.
• The ability to remain calm, fair, and consistent when dealing with all associates/customers/vendors, even when under stress.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems by developing comprehensive solutions and implementing new directives.

Nice to have:

• Retail Design Architecture experience
• Environmental study knowledge/background.
• Geotech experience.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What We Offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long‑term well‑being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.