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Weis Markets · 1 week ago

Architecture Manager

Sunbury, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Weis Markets is a company that values teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities. The Architecture Manager will lead the coordination of pre-construction activities across various departments and manage project implementation while ensuring compliance with building regulations and budgetary constraints.

Retail

No H1B

Responsibilities

The Manager will assume the lead role for coordinating pre-construction daily activities of the Store Development, Real Estate, Legal Departments

They will act as the coordination point for outside engineers and consultants as it relates to performing due diligence, design development, and construction drawings of new stores, expansion projects, remodels, and fuel stations

They will have a thorough understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and their processes as related to the building permit reviews and approvals

They will communicate the interests of Weis Markets, Inc. to government agency officials and conduct negotiations on behalf of Weis Markets Inc

Initiate projects: Establish project teams with the Director of Architecture for assigned projects, completes project initiation documents which include detailed work scope/outline, budget, and schedule for completion

Manage project implementation: Ensure that all steps follow Weis operating procedures and maintain the planned delivery schedule

Keep internal clients informed of the on-going project status and provides strong guidance and support to the members of the project team

Coordinate with peers: Work with other project managers throughout Weis to avoid conflicts in schedule

Maintain project records all actions and changes throughout the design and construction process

Have a thorough understanding of the permit process and the ability to accommodate the unique requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction, representing the interests of Weis to those agencies

Work with public utilities to identify specific needs and easements affecting building design and usage

Serve as the central point of contact for Weis Store Development, Real Estate, Legal Departments, and functional areas of the business stakeholders relative to ongoing activities in the areas of responsibilities

Coordinate with Weis Construction to develop budgets and construction schedules

Work with Weis Land Development and construction to develop Standardized Building Design Criteria and maintain standards during the design process

Function as the technical advisor to all internal departments regarding matters of building design, due diligence, and related activities to the pursuit of project approvals

Initiate, draft, and negotiate contracts and/or purchase orders for approval

Perform contract administration functions. To include review and approval of Construction Change Orders Proposals (COP), shop drawings & submittals

Responds and manages Requests for Information (RFI)

Research and present new products / processes that have the potential to result in increased efficiency and life-cycle savings to Weis projects and facilities

Ensure that project costs align with the approved budget; discuss variations with internal leadership, and issue change orders to reflect approved changes

Maintain project schedules and communicate reports to relevant stakeholders and senior management

Assist in administration of budgets, contractor/vendor payments, tracking, and settlement for contracted work

Regularly evaluating performance, seeking out new consultants, and keeping that pool current to changes on building design criteria

Understand the strengths and areas needing improvement for assigned project staff

Manage, support, and evaluate each toward

Be proactive in presenting and communicating the project to local permit authorities and in-house senior management

Maintain contact with vendors: Meet regularly with key architects and engineers to discuss current projects, evaluate firm performance, and identify areas of improvement

This associate will supervise a team, currently composed of (3) internal project managers and an administrative assistant

Qualification

Building DesignContract NegotiationProject ManagementBudget ManagementRegulatory KnowledgePublic RelationsVendor ManagementTeam Leadership

Required

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S

Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and their processes as related to the building permit reviews and approvals

Strong project management skills including initiation, implementation, and coordination with peers

Ability to maintain project records and communicate project status to internal clients

Thorough understanding of the permit process and ability to accommodate unique requirements of authorities having jurisdiction

Experience working with public utilities to identify specific needs and easements affecting building design and usage

Ability to serve as the central point of contact for various departments and stakeholders

Experience in developing budgets and construction schedules

Technical advisory experience regarding building design, due diligence, and project approvals

Experience in initiating, drafting, and negotiating contracts and/or purchase orders

Experience in contract administration functions including review and approval of Construction Change Orders Proposals (COP), shop drawings & submittals

Ability to research and present new products/processes for increased efficiency and life-cycle savings

Experience in controlling project costs and ensuring alignment with approved budgets

Ability to maintain project schedules and communicate reports to stakeholders and senior management

Experience in administration of budgets, contractor/vendor payments, tracking, and settlement for contracted work

Ability to develop and maintain a pool of competent consultants

Experience in managing and developing project staff

Ability to perform as a public relations ambassador and communicate projects to local permit authorities

Experience in maintaining contact with vendors and evaluating firm performance