Program Manager Retail Architecture & Engineering

at CTA Architects Engineers in Boise, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Position Description

Join a fast-paced national retail design program delivering hundreds of grocery store projects across the U.S., shaping how design teams produce high-quality, efficient, and profitable results.

As a Program Manager Retail Design Delivery, you will oversee the coordination, operational efficiency, and financial performance of a large portfolio of retail design projects for a national grocery client. Working directly with architects, engineers, and client stakeholders, youll deliver high-quality design documentation at scale and guide multidisciplinary teams toward efficient, profitable outcomes.

This role focuses on the design phase of projects: coordinating architects, engineers, and internal teams to deliver complete design documentation packages that support client approvals and construction readiness. The role is primarily desk-based and does not involve construction management, contractor oversight, or jobsite operations.

To support the continued growth of this program, you will identify recurring patterns, develop templates, and implement standardized workflows and process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and profitability.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $82,000 to $110,000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience managing design delivery or program management within architecture, engineering, or multi-disciplinary design consulting environments
• Experience coordinating architects and engineers through the design and documentation phases of national or multi-site grocery, retail, or large-format commercial programs
• Strong understanding of retail or grocery design programs, building codes, and architecture/engineering documentation standards
• Experience managing high-volume project portfolios or multi-site programs (300+ projects/contracts annually)
• Proficiency with project/program management software, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Deltek Vantagepoint, and Outlook
• Excellent design insight, problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Exceptional communication, collaboration skills, and relationship management with clients, internal teams, and external partners

Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience working within architecture, engineering, or multidisciplinary design consulting firms strongly preferred
• Current professional license/registration or a project management certification (or equivalent in-house training)
• Experience working in Smartsheets

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Position Responsibilities***

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  Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  
  

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