Architecture & Engineering Specialist II Supporting Giant Brand Stores

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

CARLISLE, PA

Ahold Delhaize USA

<p class="p1"><strong><br />Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands &ndash; Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop &amp; Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.</strong></p> https://www.adusa.com/

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Full Time

Overview: This position is primarily responsible for management of the A/E plan review process and tracking of A/E construction documents through all phases of development for all projects. The role will also manage the pre-planning due diligence walkthrough process for all remodel, takeover or expansion projects and convey those notes to all team members, Architects &amp; Engineers. This is an integral role in quality control and timeliness of our building plans, as well as helping to control changes and costs on projects.<br /><br />Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC , Chicago, IL, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME, Hyattsville, MD and Mauldin, SC.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Monitor the A &amp; E drawing process including 100% redline documents and redline meeting and follow up Bid Set review for New, Remodel, Expansion and Takeover stores and Special Projects.</li> <li>Control schedule and timing with an emphasis on consistency and accuracy throughout the process.</li> <li>Provide Architects with information on plan due dates, walkthroughs and plan distribution</li> <li>Setup and coordinate on-site walkthroughs of all remodel projects with representatives from Store Development and divisional Sales and Operations teams.</li> <li>Create a written record of pre-walkthrough meeting notes as well as a plan marked up with all requested changes and fixture plan updates.</li> <li>Communicate updates back to Store Planning for inclusion on final fixture plan and notify all departments involved in walkthrough of items discussed but not included in final scope.</li> <li>Work with the Architecture &amp; Engineering Lead to coordinate the Due Diligence process for all remodel, takeover and expansion projects.</li> <li>Work with the Architectural team and Real Estate department to arrange on-site walkthrough for thorough analysis of all building components and systems.</li> <li>Ensure that Due Diligence report is completed and distributed to all relevant parties.</li> <li>Coordinate all incoming bulletins and addendums for active New, Remodel, Takeover and Expansion projects.</li> <li>Compare incoming bulletin to approved &ldquo;scope of work&rdquo; change order and verify that work has been completed appropriately.</li> <li>Work with Architect and Engineer to ensure that any errors or omissions are resolved</li> <li>Review all fixture plan changes in relation to the status of the overall construction project as well as the status of the A/E process prior to releasing any changes to Architect and in-house engineering team.</li> <li>Work with Architecture &amp; Engineering Lead and Construction Leads to ensure that changes are made to only approved locations.</li> <li>Attend and participate in all Construction pre-opening walkthroughs conducted by each Project Manager.</li> <li>Take notes related to architectural/engineering issues and work with A/E team to ensure each issue is resolved prior to commencement of next project.</li> <li>Distribute notes to Architecture &amp; Engineering Associate to update Criteria drawing package as necessary.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree</li> <li>2-4 yrs in related industry</li> <li>Architectural designs/engineering concepts and processes</li> <li>Construction methods and materials;</li> <li>Must be able to read and interpret plans, specifications and building codes.</li> <li>Should be able to read and interpret contracts, schedules, and timelines.</li> </ul> <br />Preferred Qualifications:<br /> <ul> <li>AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Smartsheet&hellip;.</li> <li>Oral and/or written communication skills</li> <li>Presentation skills</li> <li>Strong analytical skills</li> <li>Customer focus</li> <li>Leadership skills</li> <li>Initiative</li> <li>Attention to detail</li> <li>Negotiation skills</li> <li>Strategic planning</li> </ul>