Weis Markets · 2 days ago
Director of Architecture
251 - Sunbury, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expWeis Markets is a company that values respect and teamwork among its associates. The Director of Architecture will lead pre-construction activities, manage design strategies for new store formats, and ensure compliance with building regulations while overseeing multiple projects and collaborating with various departments.
Retail
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the architectural design standards, prototypes, and brand guidelines for all grocery retail and support facility locations
Lead design strategy for new store formats, remodels, expansions, and specialty concepts
Balance customer experience, operational efficiency, cost, and constructability in all design decisions
Drive innovation in store layout, materials, sustainability, and emerging retail trends
Oversee architectural design from site feasibility through construction documentation and permitting
Manage multiple projects simultaneously across varying markets and schedules
Review and approve drawings, specifications, and design changes to ensure alignment with brand and budget
Provide design leadership during value engineering and constructability reviews
Partner with Real Estate and Land Development on site due diligence, test fits, and entitlement strategies
Collaborate with Construction and Purchasing Departments to ensure smooth handoff, field coordination, and issue resolution
Work closely with Store Operations, Merchandising, and Facilities to optimize workflows and long-term maintainability
Present design concepts and recommendations to Weis Senior Leadership
Select, manage, and evaluate external architects, engineers, and design consultants
Establish scopes of work, fees, schedules, and performance expectations
Ensure consistent application of standards across multiple design partners
Manage architectural design budgets and timelines
Support cost control through standardized details, prototype optimization, and efficient documentation
Identify opportunities to reduce first and life-cycle costs
Ensure all designs comply with local building codes, zoning, ADA, life safety, and health department requirements
Oversee permitting strategy in coordination with local authorities having jurisdiction
Maintain awareness of regulatory changes affecting grocery retail design
Lead, mentor, and develop internal architectural design staff
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Architecture, Interior Design, or a related and accredited design degree equivalent
Licensed Architect preferred
10+ years of architectural experience, with significant focus on retail or grocery environments
Proven leadership experience managing design teams and consultants
Strong understanding of grocery retail operations, workflows, and back-of-house requirements
Expertise in prototype-based retail design and rollout programs
Strategic design thinking
Retail and customer experience focus
Strong communication and presentation skills
Financial and schedule discipline
Problem-solving in fast-paced environments
Ability to balance brand vision with operational realities
Effectively partner with functional peers and internal partners
Remain flexible to changing business needs and react to those needs in a professional and positive manner
Exhibit strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills
Understand and drive company-wide business initiatives
Provide coaching, guidance, and supervision in an environment that requires the ability to adapt and change to new market demands
Company
Weis Markets
Weis Markets is a large regional grocery chain headquartered in Sunbury, PA.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-21IPO
Leadership Team
Jack O'Hara
Vice President Legal Affairs and Real Estate
John Driscoll
Vice President of Store Development
Recent News
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