Design Manager

Base Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 plus annual bonus potential!

Location: 100% remote in the United States

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life! What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as the people behind them.

And yeah, we've got the best. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation?

• Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Retirement Savings 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Discount Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Career growth opportunities

Eligibility: If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify.

Department/Function: Development

Location: Remote

Reports to: Director of Design & Construction

Full-Time

Exempt

Travel Requirements: Frequently

This role will design and project manage small construction projects refreshing interior and exterior designs to existing company shops and existing franchise shops to bring them up to current design standards.

• Conduct on-site surveys, along with company or franchise operations teams, for all shops to identify scope of work needed for the interior, exterior and building signage while keeping budget and refresh scope level in mind.
• Create and coordinate refresh drawing sets including:, FF&E Plans, RCP, Elevations, Schedules & Details. Gain approval from development, operations, and franchisees for design alignment and approvals.
• Use creative ability to transform existing shops to meet new design standards within design scope while still maintaining the feel of “The Neighborhood Sandwich Shop.”
• Work with signage vendor, landlords and marketing to coordinate new exterior signage and exterior storefront design.
• Create colored elevations and purchase/place wall decor for shop interiors.
• Lead coordination and communication with shop teams with regular updates to clearly explain scope and duration of work for smooth completions and turnover of all refresh projects.
• Maintain a Refresh Project Schedule and project tracking documents with general contractor timelines/schedule while coordinating orders and deliveries for furniture, lighting, equipment and millwork.
• Maintain refresh costs and budgeting for each project including GC bids and vendor quotations.
• Maintain and coordinate updates for Refresh - PSW Prototypical Drawings, Design Manual and Specifications. Ensure change management is communicated internally and to vendors and contractors.
• Perform such other related tasks as reasonably requested.
• Potential opportunity to assist and work on New Shop Opening projects as schedule allows.

• Process-oriented with ability to execute tasks within the parameters outlined by Development Leadership Team.
• Highly organized self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task through different phases of the design process and multiple projects at the same time. Able to prioritize duties and tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Creative problem solver and critical thinker, able to work through design & budget challenges with adaptability, resilience, and expertise.
• Detail-oriented with eye for delivering and ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to strict design policies. Able to identify emerging patterns, make connections among data and issues, and appropriately react while developing contingency plans to deal with unexpected situations in the development process.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong presentation skills, in person and especially virtually on camera.
• Excellent collaborative skills that demonstrate teamwork, creativity, and innovation.
• Excellent computer design and presentation skills.

• Must have the ability/stamina to work…