Director, Design & Engineering

Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Assess sites and buildings for store suitability, fit-out requirements, constraints, risks, and capital needs.
• Develop fit-out cost plans and capital estimates; evaluate building-system requirements and costs.
• Review estimates and guide cost estimators; coordinate landlord work, lease obligations, and Schedule C requirements.
• Lead contractor RFPs and bidding, evaluate bids, and coordinate equipment selection.
• Develop practical store layouts with internal partners and coordinate design with architects, engineers, designers, and consultants.
• Review drawings for completeness, functionality, code compliance, and alignment with company requirements.
• Coordinate permits and approvals with landlords, consultants, and city officials.
• Hand off design and scope to construction teams and support design issue resolution during construction.
• Lead and coach design and estimating resources; improve standards, processes, outcomes, and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 12 years of progressive building engineering and/or construction experience.
• Retail, supermarket, restaurant, or other complex multi-site development experience is preferred.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project stakeholders and significant facilities, construction, real estate, or asset-management work.
• Strong architectural and structural systems and construction-costing knowledge; MEP and refrigeration knowledge is an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian construction regulations; able to interpret technical documents and manage multiple projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with project management tools; strong leadership, business, communication, and stakeholder skills.
• Strong written and verbal English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an asset. Valid driver's licence and travel ability required.

Schedule

• Five-day work week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; actual hours may vary slightly with operational needs.

Benefits

• Performance bonuses, long-term disability, extended health, dental and vision care, retirement benefit, and life/AD&D insurance.
• Paid vacation and specified leave, 10% in-store staff purchase discount, and subsidized staff meals.