Development Design Manager (REMOTE)

Summary of Job Descriptions:

The Development Design Manager is responsible for creating site designs for a regional market consistent with the company’s brand standards, while adhering to cost, schedule, and operational requirements. This position manages 40-50 projects annually. The position manages consultants and coordinates with in-house Real Estate, Construction Managers, and Operations on the real estate development process.

You’ll get a chance to:

• Create site designs that meet company standards within a regional market; manages 40 – 50 projects annually.
• Review and analyze due diligence information as the basis for developing preliminary site plan designs.
• Successfully negotiate with regulatory agencies to uphold Panda’s brand standards.
• Coordinate with architectural and civil consultants to develop preliminary planning submittal packages for city review and approval.
• Hire and supervise outside consultant’s work in terms of cost and quality of the construction documents.
• Present designs to internal leadership team (RESAC), operations, regulatory agencies, and landlords.
• Partner with Construction and Real Estate to successfully manage regional store development pipeline.
• Exhibit leadership on triad calls and demonstrates drive for results.
  
  

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates
  
  

Your background & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field
• Minimum five years of architectural and construction experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment, with increasing management responsibility
• Experience preparing and managing development projects, including: specific plans, zoning code amendments, design standards, construction documents, and all necessary entitlements
• If hired, successful completion of annual store training.
• If hired, must provide proof of full vaccination on your start date, unless prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Full vaccination means two weeks or more have passed after receiving the second dose in a two-dose series, or more than two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine. Examples of proof of full vaccination include an original, photocopied, or digital completed vaccination card which includes your name, type of vaccine provided, and date last dose administered.
  
  

Panda Strong since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,000 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

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We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to blossom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, you are welcome here.