• Oversee direct-hired architectural teams and coordinate with landlord-hired architects through the architectural development of the project until handoff to the construction team • Prepare lease work letters for landlord deliverables and manage the scope of work from lease negotiation through permitting • Manage more than 40 projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to due dates and project milestones • Lead direct-hired architects and coordinate Construction Document (CD) development and permitting • Review and redline all construction documents for accuracy and compliance • Update all project data in Lucernex and maintain accurate records • Collaborate with internal prototype design team to resolve any drawing-related issues that could impact field execution • Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination across departments • Ensure timely completion of all project tasks and deliver stores to the construction team efficiently to maximize sales weeks • Visit sites as needed • Responsible for all architectural project management related to new stores, downsizes and remodels • Collaboration with real estate directors, store planning managers and pre-development scope team to ensure lease work letter, design of store block plan, and scope of work for new stores, remodels, and downsizes are all in alignment • Regularly partner with Real Estate, Legal, Facilities, Loss Prevention, Information Technology, Construction and Store Innovation teams • Come up with solutions and designs surrounding construction problems