Preconstruction Design Specialist II — Hybrid AutoCAD

Ahold Delhaize USA; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Specialist II Format and Planning to support Store Development by creating layouts and prototypical designs with AutoCAD and Bluebeam, ensuring timely delivery and CAD compliance across projects.

Based in Salisbury, NC, with a hybrid schedule (3 in-person, 2 remote days), you will collaborate with Brand Strategy, Merchandising, Operations and Real Estate to translate concepts into completed fixture plans and viable design solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, design or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Superior AutoCAD technical skills.
• Ability to read & interpret construction documents.
• Knowledge of Architecture and Engineering practices and standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions in support of Brand initiatives and parameters utilizing AutoCAD, Bluebeam & Microsoft programs to meet project deadlines/milestones and maintain project cadence through the coordination of internal and external resources.
• Provide design support for new and remodel project equipment and fixture updates and/or modifications aligning with Purchasing equipment standards, CAD Standards and Format and Planning.
• Resolve and propose cost-effective solutions for design, construction clarification and change requests, maintaining adherence to budget constraints.
• Collaborate with construction PM to quickly resolve existing conditions that impact design elements and layout. Issue clarifications or revisions so as not to impact construction schedule and minimize scope creep.
• Uphold design and drafting standards by means of a detailed review and documentation process with both internal and external planning team business partners.
• Manage corporate fixture plan approvals for Merchant and Operations teams. Gather and present changing needs of corporate partners to Manager of Format and Planning for review and integration into approved concepts and/or prototypes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills and time‑

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, design or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Smart Sheet

Job description

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Specialist II Format and Planning to support Store Development by creating layouts and prototypical designs with AutoCAD and Bluebeam, ensuring timely delivery and CAD compliance across projects.

Based in Salisbury, NC, with a hybrid schedule (3 in-person, 2 remote days), you will collaborate with Brand Strategy, Merchandising, Operations and Real Estate to translate concepts into completed fixture plans and viable design solutions.