Director, Design & Cost Control
Core
Driving strategic vision and execution of store planning and design initiatives while overseeing construction cost management for development and capital projects.
Role type
Director, Design & Cost Control
Builds
New stores, relocations, and optimized existing network for convenience and fuel retail formats.
Domain
Retail construction and real estate development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
construction cost management, estimating, project control, value engineering, GC bid review, cost forecasting, design-to-budget integration, contract negotiation, financial modeling, executive communication
Preferred skills
retail design experience in convenience or grocery, leadership in cost management
Technologies
Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, cost management software
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain company-wide cost control processes and reporting systems; lead project cost reviews at key milestones; validate GC and subcontractor estimates; collaborate with design teams to implement value engineering strategies; review and approve funding requests and change orders; lead and mentor a team of cost managers or analysts.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership and team management