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Senior Design Manager, Restaurant Architecture (US & Canada)

International Dairy Queen, Inc. 🇺🇸 Bloomington, Minnesota, United States of America

Hybrid $115,037 - $143,796 Full-time Senior

Provide design and building systems direction to expedite plan completion for new store development and reinvestment projects. Manage prototypical design standards and review project submissions to ensure alignment with operational criteria.

Responsibilities

  • Provide design, building systems, and food service equipment guidance to franchisees, architects, engineers, and general contractors
  • Generate innovative, cost-effective solutions to current building design issues
  • Manage reinvestment and new store development documentation standards
  • Review project submissions from outside architects and designers for alignment with design criteria guidelines
  • Manage new store and reinvestment project tracking performance daily

Requirements

  • M.A. or M.S. Degree in Architecture, Engineering Technology or related field
  • 7-10 years project management and design experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional design projects independently and successfully
  • Directly related food service design and documentation experience
  • Knowledge of the International Building Code (IBC) and compliance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, 401K match, paid time off, and more
  • Bonus eligible
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

Key Skills

AutoCad software Revit software Bluebeam Revu 2021 Photoshop (PS) software Microsoft Office Suite Restaurant or QSR industry equipment specifications Construction documentation and detailing Leadership and influencing skills Coaching and mentoring skills Strong presentation skills Cross-functional collaboration

About International Dairy Queen, Inc.

Here at the DQ® system, we believe that HAPPY TASTES GOOD®. Our first location opened in Joliet, Illinois, 80 years ago. Since then we’ve grown to more than 7,000 DQ® locations in the U.S., Canada and 22 other countries. Our restaurants offer a variety of sweet treats and crave-worthy eats that hold a special place in the hearts and minds of fans of all ages, including our signature BLIZZARD® Treat. Guided by our vision to become the world’s favorite quick-service restaurant, we’re proud of the multinational company culture we’ve built while maintaining a small community feel. Our hardworking employees believe in our mission of creating positive memories for all who touch DQ. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with offices in Canada and Singapore, our corporate employees support our independent franchisees from our corporate offices and field locations around the world. Giving back Since 1984, the DQ system has raised more than $154 million to support Children’s Miracle

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