Retail Preconstruction A&E Specialist

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with immediate vesting and 401k

Company match

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US) is seeking an A/E Specialist to oversee the A&E plan review process and track documents through all development phases for retail projects. The role includes pre-construction walkthroughs, communicating findings, and maintaining schedule discipline to control changes and costs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of retail store development experience, with strong CAD/analytical skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in retail store development, architecture, or engineering.
• Strong understanding of architectural design, engineering systems, and construction methods and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, building codes, contracts, and schedules.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and presentation abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities.
• Strategic thinking and effective negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor the A&E drawing process, including redline reviews and bid set evaluations for new builds, remodels, expansions, takeovers, and special projects.
• Manage project schedules with a focus on consistency, accuracy, and timely delivery of construction documents.
• Provide architects with plan due dates, walkthrough schedules, and distribution timelines.
• Coordinate and lead on-site preconstruction walkthroughs with Store Development, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Document walkthrough findings, including written notes and marked-up plans, and ensure updates are reflected in final fixture plans.
• Communicate scope changes and unresolved items to relevant departments for alignment and resolution.
• Collaborate with the A&E Lead to manage the due diligence process for remodel, takeover, and expansion projects.
• Partner with the Real Estate and Architecture teams to conduct thorough site assessments of building systems and components.
• Ensure completion and distribution of Due Diligence Reports to all stakeholders.
• Track and review all incoming bulletins and addendums for active projects, verifying alignment with approved scopes of work.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers to resolve discrepancies, omissions, or errors in construction documents.
• Review fixture plan changes in the context of construction progress and A&E status before releasing updates.
• Ensure changes are implemented only at approved locations in coordination with Construction and A&E Leads.
• Attend construction pre-opening walkthroughs, document A&E-related issues, and ensure resolution prior to the next project cycle.
• Support continuous improvement by updating criteria drawing packages based on field feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US) is seeking an A/E Specialist to oversee the A&E plan review process and track documents through all development phases for retail projects. The role includes pre-construction walkthroughs, communicating findings, and maintaining schedule discipline to control changes and costs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of retail store development experience, with strong CAD/analytical skills and