Director of Design & Real Estate Development

Panda Restaurant Group; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision

On-site fitness center

Discounts at Panda restaurants

Paid time off starting at 15 days

Education assistance and scholarships

Income protection including Disability

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group seeks a Director, CFT Design to lead real estate development designs for a nationwide market in line with brand standards and within cost and schedule constraints. You will oversee diverse projects, manage consultants, and coordinate with in-house Real Estate, Project Managers, and Operations to produce high quality site plans and civil drawings across product types.

The role requires 10+ years in architectural/construction design management in retail/hospitality, plus a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture, or Civil Engineering or related field.
• Ten years of architectural and construction experience with design management in retail/hospitality.
• Training: initial and periodic trainings.
• Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Create designs and remodels meeting company standards on a national scale; present for committee approvals and at city meetings; coordinate with leasing and design teams and with PMs/consultants to ensure design intent.
• Lead Design Managers, Senior Project Designers, and Design Coordinators, including staff hiring and retention.
• Develop and elevate associate performance to support growth strategies.
• Manage due diligence and entitlement processes; develop preliminary designs and planning submittals with consultants and Real Estate Managers.
• Hire and supervise outside consultants, manage costs, and approve invoices during due diligence and prior to RESAC approval.
• Obtain approvals of preliminary designs from leadership and regulatory bodies; coordinate design packages for city review.

Skills

Design leadership

Design management

Team leadership

Retail/hospitality industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture, or Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group seeks a Director, CFT Design to lead real estate development designs for a nationwide market in line with brand standards and within cost and schedule constraints. You will oversee diverse projects, manage consultants, and coordinate with in-house Real Estate, Project Managers, and Operations to produce high quality site plans and civil drawings across product types.

The role requires 10+ years in architectural/construction design management in retail/hospitality, plus a