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Overview
The candidate should be a senior level design and construction professional who will lead
all aspects of the built environment for the company's corporate offices, hospitality and
wellness ventures. This role bridges creative vision and operational execution - overseeing
the full project lifecycle from concept through construction completion - while ensuring
every space authentically reflects the brand's identity and values.
Job Requirements:
Design Leadership
• Drive the design development and management of 4-8 projects per year of varying size and
in varying locations around the globe.
• Define and steward the architectural and interior design language across all corporate and
wellness properties.
• Lead due diligence and feasibility studies on prospective projects.
• Lead in-house teams and assemble external teams to execute all stages of the project
including concept design (if relevant), design development, construction documents and
construction administration, ensuring that all documents and deliverables meet Alo brand
standards, architectural quality standards, landlord and project specific requirements.
• Build and manage relationships with external architects, interior designers, and creative
firms.
• Develop and maintain brand design standards, spatial guidelines, and prototype concepts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and lead internal communication with Executive stakeholders
to align environments with strategic and functional goals.
Construction Oversight and Leadership
• Oversee all phases of construction - from preconstruction, bid and contractor procurement
through punch list and occupancy.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality benchmarks across a concurrent portfolio.
• Provide resources and develop partnerships in both new and existing markets, including
project consultants, vendors, fabricators and GCs.
• Evaluate, select, onboard and manage external Project managers and, if necessary, general
contractors, specialty subcontractors as req.).
Wellness Ventures
• Translate wellness programming and brand initiatives into the physical environment.
• Partner with wellness operators and brand teams to design environments that support brand
guidelines and goals.
• Stay current on wellness design trends, biophilic principles, and evidence-based design
practices.
Strategic & Financial
• Build and manage annual capital expenditure plans.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising design integrity.
• Present project updates, approvals, and post-occupancy reports to senior leadership.Qualifications & Requirements
• 12-15 years of relevant experience in architecture and/or construction management, with at
least a portion of those years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience in retail, hospitality, wellness, and/or branded environment design
• Proven track record managing complex construction programs
• Self starter and driven individual capable frequent of out of the box thinking
• Passion for design and a commitment to design excellence
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Passionate, self-starting, intelligent, dedicated, efficient
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing capital budgets
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of real estate, design and construction
• Bachelor and/or Master's Degree in Architecture, or equivalent
• Proficiency in Autocad, Sketchup/3D modeling software, Project management platforms
(Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, etc.) and GenAI platforms
The base salary range for this position is $180,000-$190,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company's total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.
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