Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors is expanding our Global Retail Development team! We are currently seeking a Design Manager
to support our retail development group throughout the North America region.
This position requires a skilled professional with 8-10+ years of experience as an owner’s representative leading design activities and A/E teams for fleet automotive, retail or industrial / big box facilities.
The Role:
Lead new facility design activities according to Lucid brand standards for retail showrooms and service centers through all phases of the development cycle from due diligence through facility openings
Support rollout / remodel initiatives for the existing fleet
Develop test fits / facility concept packages for initial business approvals and budgeting
Manage outside architectural and engineering vendors during due diligence and design phases, support on permitting and construction phases
Review and comment on A/E construction documents and specifications for conformances to brand standards and project specific design issues
Draft and negotiate design discipline service orders and fees
Partner with Construction and Real Estate on cross functional aspects of project development including but not limited to site feasibility, issue management, deliverables, schedule and cost management, and permitting
Partner with Lucid stakeholders on program and facility reviews to obtain approvals
Provide project updates to Leadership on a weekly basis
Travel 20-30% of the time
Our ideal candidate:
Is an experienced professional with strong leadership skills, seasoned judgment, and can advocate on behalf of Lucid as an owner’s representative to a variety of audiences
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels
Brings an entrepreneurial spirit to their work – is self-reliant, a quick study, and a creative problem solver
Thrives in a fast pace, evolving environment and knows how to navigate ambiguity to achieve results and decisions
Has strong critical thinking skills to anticipate and diagnose road-blocks, problem solve, develop alternative solutions, and make recommendations to leadership
Understands the construction, cost and schedule impacts of design decisions
You bring:
8-10+ years of experience in architecture and retail development, minimum 6 years on the client side working for similar companies in a similar capacity as an owner’s representative
Experience managing vendors and consultants
A proven track record of delivering high-quality tenant improvement projects on time and on schedule
In depth technical understanding of commercial construction systems, detailing, documentation and coordination – including architectural, MEPF, structural, lighting, low voltage
Has a working understanding of ADA, building codes, zoning / planning ordinances, and the permitting process
Has experience with property condition reports, due diligence and evaluation of existing property conditions for scope, cost and code compliance risk
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Architecture
A portfolio demonstrating past work experience
Expected software experience: AutoCad, Bluebeam, Rhino, Vray, Adobe, Smartsheets
Preferred Qualifications:
Electric vehicle facility experience is strongly preferred including working knowledge of the EV automotive facility development process and typical development issues
Licensed architect
Revit / BIM experience
At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
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to support our retail development group throughout the North America region.
This position requires a skilled professional with 8-10+ years of experience as an owner’s representative leading design activities and A/E teams for fleet automotive, retail or industrial / big box facilities.
The Role:
Lead new facility design activities according to Lucid brand standards for retail showrooms and service centers through all phases of the development cycle from due diligence through facility openings
Support rollout / remodel initiatives for the existing fleet
Develop test fits / facility concept packages for initial business approvals and budgeting
Manage outside architectural and engineering vendors during due diligence and design phases, support on permitting and construction phases
Review and comment on A/E construction documents and specifications for conformances to brand standards and project specific design issues
Draft and negotiate design discipline service orders and fees
Partner with Construction and Real Estate on cross functional aspects of project development including but not limited to site feasibility, issue management, deliverables, schedule and cost management, and permitting
Partner with Lucid stakeholders on program and facility reviews to obtain approvals
Provide project updates to Leadership on a weekly basis
Travel 20-30% of the time
Our ideal candidate:
Is an experienced professional with strong leadership skills, seasoned judgment, and can advocate on behalf of Lucid as an owner’s representative to a variety of audiences
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels
Brings an entrepreneurial spirit to their work – is self-reliant, a quick study, and a creative problem solver
Thrives in a fast pace, evolving environment and knows how to navigate ambiguity to achieve results and decisions
Has strong critical thinking skills to anticipate and diagnose road-blocks, problem solve, develop alternative solutions, and make recommendations to leadership
Understands the construction, cost and schedule impacts of design decisions
You bring:
8-10+ years of experience in architecture and retail development, minimum 6 years on the client side working for similar companies in a similar capacity as an owner’s representative
Experience managing vendors and consultants
A proven track record of delivering high-quality tenant improvement projects on time and on schedule
In depth technical understanding of commercial construction systems, detailing, documentation and coordination – including architectural, MEPF, structural, lighting, low voltage
Has a working understanding of ADA, building codes, zoning / planning ordinances, and the permitting process
Has experience with property condition reports, due diligence and evaluation of existing property conditions for scope, cost and code compliance risk
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Architecture
A portfolio demonstrating past work experience
Expected software experience: AutoCad, Bluebeam, Rhino, Vray, Adobe, Smartsheets
Preferred Qualifications:
Electric vehicle facility experience is strongly preferred including working knowledge of the EV automotive facility development process and typical development issues
Licensed architect
Revit / BIM experience
At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
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