Lead Retail Architect for Grocery Projects

Cushing Terrell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell in Austin seeks an Architect or Design Technician to lead projects from early design vision through construction, collaborating with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance, sustainability and long-term value.

With a grocery and retail focus, you will shape high-traffic environments balancing efficiency, customer experience, technology and brand storytelling while guiding teams and managing costs and schedules for successful completion.

Qualifications

• NAAB-accredited architecture degree required.
• 3–5+ years leading projects, teams and clients.
• Experience in Grocery and Retail preferred.
• Architect license is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Proven track record of exceptional client management.
• Must be able to take a project from start to finish.
• This position will manage multiple projects at once.
• This is a fast paced environment with lots of moving parts so you must have good time management skills.
• Consult with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of projects regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time; prepare necessary information for client review and approval.
• Collaborate with design leaders and other disciplines to produce preliminary design concepts.
• Perform necessary research for the design of a complete project.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with specifications, approve quality of materials and work, and advise client and construction teams.
• Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
• Complete construction cost estimates.
• Provide code and jurisdictional research on projects.
• Check drawings on projects and prepare feedback for the project team.
• Administer construction contracts on projects including administration of addenda, substitutions, change orders, and submittal reviews.
• Conduct on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with contract documents, and conduct final inspections.
• Direct activities of other architectural team members engaged in projects.
• Seal and signs permit documents on projects if licensed.
• May have supervisory responsibilities including training, assigning and directing work, reviewing performance, rewarding and disciplining team members, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Carry out these supervisor responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Develop and maintain external and internal client relationships.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Retail architecture

Team collaboration

Education

NAAB-accredited Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree

Job description

Cushing Terrell in Austin seeks an Architect or Design Technician to lead projects from early design vision through construction, collaborating with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance, sustainability and long-term value.

With a grocery and retail focus, you will shape high-traffic environments balancing efficiency, customer experience, technology and brand storytelling while guiding teams and managing costs and schedules for successful completion.