Design & Development Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Design & Development Manager based in United States.

This role leads the design and development of new retail stores, remodels, facility upgrades, and other capital projects from initial planning through permitting and construction documentation.
You will oversee project strategy, scheduling, budgets, design quality, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
The position combines people leadership, technical design expertise, project management, and commercial decision-making in a highly collaborative environment.
You will help shape and maintain design prototypes, equipment specifications, fuel systems, and brand standards across multiple retail formats and channels.
The role has a strong focus on value engineering, safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term return on investment.
You will work closely with real estate, construction, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
This is an opportunity to lead high-impact retail development initiatives while developing teams and driving continuous improvement across a large-scale design and development portfolio.