An Engineering Project Manager oversees and leads execution of engineering projects, and manages communication and coordination among different types of engineers working on a project. Supervises project schedule, budget, and communications with stakeholders.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary The Senior Store Planner develops Fixture Plans and Architectural Criteria Drawings for new stores, relocations, expansions, remodels, and special projects for all client chains. Makes design and layout decisions in order to create plans for each project based upon site-specific requirements and budget guidelines, ensuring that client standards are met. Thoughtful decision making and attention to detail will result in an overall enhanced customer and associate "in-store experience" end result: drive sales! In conjunction with the Store Planning Manager, assigns projects for all new stores, relocations, expansions, remodels, and special projects for designated client chains to Store Planning associates and outside consultants. Provides guidance to Store Planners and outside consultants with regards to conformance to planning guidelines, prototypical requirements, and site-specific criteria. Key Responsibilities Gather and analyze project data to design site-specific plans. Make design and layout decisions for each project, relying on experience and judgment. Recommend solutions for efficient overall store layout, including all support areas and department adjacencies. Collaborate with Store Planning Management, Design Department, Store Operations, and Merchandise Planning and Analysis. Enhance overall customer and associate in-store experience to drive sales. Create architectural drawings that meet client standards and construction specifications, balancing design and operational needs. Collaborate with Architects and Construction Department to interpret local building codes, adhere to store opening timelines, budget and lease requirements. Troubleshoot site-specific challenges that arise during planning, drawing, and the construction phase of assigned projects. Develop creative solutions to resolve problems. Proactively partner with both internal and external teams to communicate changes and resolve project scheduling conflicts. Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate distribution and archiving of drawings and project data to meet Construction and Real Estate store opening schedules. For design-build stores, review completed site survey with collected data about existing conditions. Interpret and analyze collected data to facilitate design development decisions with internal team. Conduct design-build meetings with appropriate team members. Develop site-specific plans and architectural drawings that adhere to Construction budget and store opening schedule. Assist Store Planning Management in training and providing technical guidance to Store Planners and outside consultants with regards to implementation of planning guidelines and chain-specific prototype requirements for new stores, relocations, expansions, remodels, and special projects for designated client chains. Delegate projects to Store Planners and outside consultants, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of drawings to meet Construction and Real Estate store opening schedules. Complete special projects as assigned. Recommend solutions to overall store layout, including all support areas and department adjacencies to enhance both the associate and customer in-store experience to drive sales. Collaborate with Store Planning Management, Design, and Construction to develop solutions for non-prototypical stores. Work closely with outside Architects to ensure chain-specific prototype requirements and construction specifications. Assign projects and provide guidance to Store Planners. Required Skills Must have working knowledge of REVIT (usage should be explained in resume or summary) and ACAD/AutoCAD (required) retail store and fixture layout preferred but open to experience with an architectural firm Retail store and fixture layout Strong understanding of retail store operations, building architecture, construction procedures, and related codes Excels at problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while remaining flexible Time management oriented Education Requirements Associate's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering Technology, or Interior Design OR equivalent Certificate (preferred) Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Law Degree (preferred) Required Experience 8 years of related planning experience, preferably in retail design, store planning, interior design, or architecture Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund About the Client This Fortune 100 off-price retail organization is the world's leading off-price apparel and home fashions company, operating more than 5,200 stores across ten countries under iconic retail brands, and employing buyers, merchants, store planners, retail professionals, and corporate specialists across merchandising, operations, supply chain, finance, marketing, and technology. Built on a business model that delivers quality, brand-name, and designer merchandise at prices typically 20 to 60 percent below full-price retail, the company has created one of the most distinctive and enduring value propositions in global retail and at this scale, represents a meaningful career opportunity for motivated professionals across a broad range of disciplines. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
