Manager of Design

Responsibilities:

Our Design team is dedicated to designing and delivering integrated, highly creative, and innovative retail environments crafted to maximize H-E-B's brand commitment.

As a Manager, Design, you'll lead / coach a team of architects, designers, and / or engineers, and provide them with strategic design direction, technical expertise, and development opportunities.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company.

Do you have a: HEART FOR PEOPLE... skills to manage and develop others?

PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to manage / translate high-level strategy and goals?

• experience related to the industry; experience leading people

What is the work?

• Leads / coaches a team of architects, designers, and / or engineers; provides strategic design direction, technical expertise, and development opportunities for direct reports
• Manages internal and external resources to align efforts that deliver company, pyramid, and department strategies and key initiatives
• Oversees team workload to ensure on-time delivery of assigned tasks and projects
• Provides regular feedback on individual and team performance
• Oversees format development and formulation of program information to create design solutions that enhance H-E-B's customer experience
• Creates and actively promotes an inclusive, One Team culture
• Effectively builds cross-functional partnerships with other teams; ensures timely communication of key information to business partners
• Researches, tests, and rolls-out innovations that lower H-E-B's total cost of ownership for our facilities
• Supports development / execution of H-E-B's specifications and design criteria guidelines
• Reviews construction documents for coordination, completeness, and correctness
• Reviews work of external consultants; ensures performance meets H-E-B expectations
• Works with cross-functional teams to establish / maintain H-E-B sustainability standards
• Communicates with multiple entities (e.g., developers, city governments, architectural review boards) regarding H-E-B design requirements, regulations, and code compliance
• Provides technical assistance to internal and external teams

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
• 8+ years of experience
• 5+ years of management experience

• Knowledge of cost analysis and impact on business models
• Understanding of building systems, appropriate materials use, construction methods, building codes / standards, environmental regulations, sanitation, and public safety
• Strong written / verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong project management and resource planning skills
• Ability to direct / lead a team
• Ability to work complex issues with senior management

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays

1. 2018