Architectural Planning Manager

Posted Wednesday, May 21

Organization

Best Buy

Location

Minneapolis

Salary / Compensation

Minimum Pay 80,274.00 Maximum Pay 143,208.00

Description

Job Description
The Architectural Planning Manager leads multiple outside A&E consultants in the work of, defining the program, communicating project specific scope by using Best Buy’s floor plan standards and prototype design building criteria to create site specific merchandise and fixture layouts along with construction and contract documents and building specifications. The documents are used to communicate internally with business and retail leaders as well as externally with landlords and local AHJs, in bidding construction trades, and culminates with the securing of any necessary permits and partner teams being able to seamlessly, deploy and close out all site specific physical BBY store project work. The team is responsible for related support documentation/standards related to architectural/MEP/structural documentation, and specifications as well as with maintaining as-built documents and asset tracking for BBY’s portfolio of locations.

To be successful, the individual will need to possess a strong mentality that drives the facilitation and maximization of ongoing business growth across Best Buy’s real estate portfolio. This role collaborates across multiple stakeholders translating design directives and merchant strategy into prototype and then site-specific solutions that provide the best value for the overall project. Exceptional leadership and engagement skills, attention to detail, and an ability to simplify process and drive effective execution in a multi-format, multiple location roll out are requirements for this position.

This role is hybrid, which means you will work some days on site at a Best Buy location and some days virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What you’ll do
Architectural Planning:

• Understands requirements for development and documentation of building projects, technical details, and unique code and/or lease requirements, and pushes the team in creative ways where necessary to define solutions that meet the needs of the business and these requirements.
• Nurture and develop relationships and communication clearly and on time expectations around work with key business partners
• Identifies, qualifies, and quantifies/prioritizes and communicates risks to leadership.
• Develops and manages to IER budget for multiple consultant contracts/trades across each project.
• Plays a key role in the development and value targeting of business/investment plans that affect the Store Experience function.

Enterprise Approach for Architectural Planning:

• Drives an Enterprise approach in shared design documentation, material specifications, construction methodology, and approach to architecture providing leadership, and best practices.
• Works collaboratively with local country stakeholders on advancing quality improvement and priorities that support our collective strategy.
• Represents Best Buy externally to vendors, partners and industry leaders.

Leadership and People Development

• Drives development planning, identifies or creates opportunities, and maintains accountability for team members around their plans.

Basic Requirements

• 5 or more years of design, planning, architectural, or engineering leadership, deploying design and production of design elements/materials while working with cross functional groups.
• 5 or more years of deploying negotiating strategies, terms and funding strategies and techniques.
• 5 or more years of retail experience, working with cross functional store leadership and delivering solutions to improve /fuel overall customer experience, customer retention and customer growth.
• 3 or more years Demonstrated ability to build & develop functional teams.
• Ability to travel approximately 30%-50%

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Hands-on Field experience

What’s in it for you
We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life. Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Generous employee discount
• Financial savings and retirement resources
• Support for your physical and mental well-being

About us
As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes. Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™ Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact

Stephanie
(612) 291-5937
Stephanie.Bradshaw@bestbuy.com