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Design Manager

Bridgestone Americas 🇺🇸 Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Full-time Manager

The Design Manager is responsible for overseeing the architectural due diligence, design process, and jurisdictional approvals for retail store projects. They manage internal and external stakeholders, ensure budget and schedule integrity, and negotiate construction contracts.

Responsibilities

  • The Design Manager is responsible for overseeing the architectural due diligence, design process, and jurisdictional approvals for retail store projects. They manage internal and external stakeholders, ensure budget and schedule integrity, and negotiate construction contracts.

Requirements

  • Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in architecture and possess at least ten years of experience in architecture, real estate design, and development. Proficiency in engineering disciplines, construction practices, and design software such as AutoCAD and Revit is required.

Benefits

  • Supportive onboarding experience
  • Training and mentorship
  • Corporate social responsibility activities
  • Global dynamic work environment
  • Work/life effectiveness

Key Skills

Architectural due diligence Design process management Jurisdictional approvals Stakeholder management Budget control Schedule integrity Contract negotiation AutoCAD Revit Construction practices Engineering coordination Team leadership Project management Real estate design Retail store design Communication Problem solving Cross‑functional collaboration Regulatory compliance Design documentation

About Bridgestone Americas

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO) is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. BSRO operates the world's largest chain of company-owned auto care and tire stores. With four retail brands and 2,200 stores nationwide, BSRO is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and employs nearly 22,000 teammates. ​ Firestone Complete Auto Care:​ It’s no secret that Firestone Complete Auto Care is the best place to find Bridgestone and Firestone tires, but it’s also America’s largest auto service retailer. Since 1926, Firestone has delivered high quality automotive maintenance and repairs, including alignments, brakes, batteries, heating and cooling, diagnostics and oil changes. Today with over 1,700 neighborhood locations and 4,000 ASE certified technicians, Firestone Complete Auto Care helps keep cars running newer, longer.​ Tires Plus:​ Since 1976, Tires Plus Total Car Care has been committed t

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