Design Project Manager - Construction & Design Lead (Flexible Scheduling)

Meijer; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer is seeking an experienced architectural/engineering leader to manage site-specific design across new store and gas station scopes. You will oversee internal and external resources for drawings, and track changes impacting drawings and project scope.

The role requires strong collaboration across teams, robust design deliverables, and proactive scheduling to align with prototypes and community engagement where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural, Engineering or Construction field.
• 5+ years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or Design.
• Ability to influence others and drive results.
• Customer service focus and solid judgment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides design expertise in architectural and engineering disciplines to assist with evaluating new ideas.
• Engages designers and consultants to provide architectural and engineering services to achieve deliverables.
• Collaborates with business partners to translate concepts into design solutions.
• Proactively manages estimating, design development, due-diligence & permitting of projects with partners.
• Develops and coordinates change with internal and external resources.
• Manages project budget creation, updating, closeout & reporting with partners.
• Accounts for simplification in the design of new and existing concepts.
• Responsible for overall project schedule development and management with annual prototype schedule.
• Engages with communities for project success.
• Delivers timely RFI management and responses during construction.
• Communicates upcoming decisions impacting scope and/or budget.

Skills

Influence others

Customer service

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Communication skills

Time management

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction

Job description

Meijer is seeking an experienced architectural/engineering leader to manage site-specific design across new store and gas station scopes. You will oversee internal and external resources for drawings, and track changes impacting drawings and project scope.

The role requires strong collaboration across teams, robust design deliverables, and proactive scheduling to align with prototypes and community engagement where applicable.