Senior Design Manager, Restaurant Architecture (US & Canada)
Core
Senior Design Manager providing design, food service equipment, and building systems direction for new store development and reinvestment projects in the US & Canada.
Role type
Senior Design Manager (Restaurant Architecture)
Builds
New Dairy Queen restaurant stores and reinvestment projects
Domain
Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) / Restaurant Architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project management, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, construction documentation, building code compliance (IBC), ADA standards, franchise liaison, cross-functional leadership, cost-effective solution generation
Preferred skills
M.A. or M.S. in Architecture/Engineering Technology, 7-10 years project management experience, QSR background, knowledge of food service equipment specifications, experience with metal/wood/masonry/steel construction types
Technologies
AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Photoshop, Synuma, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Provide design and building systems guidance to franchisees, architects, and contractors; review project submissions for alignment with prototype criteria; manage new store and reinvestment project tracking against timelines; generate feasibility drawings and construction documents; coordinate with internal departments (Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, R&D) and external vendors; report status to stakeholders; provide technical feedback to advance prototype accuracy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities