Design Manager (Development)

Summary of Job Description:

The Development Design Manager is responsible for creating site designs for a regional market consistent with the company’s brand standards, while adhering to cost, schedule, and operational requirements. This position manages 40-50 projects annually. The position manages consultants and coordinates with in-house Real Estate, Construction Managers, and Operations on the real estate development process.

You’ll get a chance to:

• Create site designs that meet company standards within a regional market; manage 40 – 50 projects annually.


• Review/Analyze due diligence information as the basis for developing preliminary site plan designs.


• Successfully negotiating with regulatory agencies to uphold Panda’s brand standards.


• Coordinate with architectural and civil consultants to develop preliminary planning submittal packages for city review and approval.


• Hire and supervise outside consultant’s work in terms of cost and quality of the construction documents.


• Present designs to internal leadership team (RESAC), operations, regulatory agencies, and landlords.


• Partner with Construction and Real Estate to successfully manage regional store development pipeline.


• Exhibit leadership on triad calls and demonstrates drive for results.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule


• 401K with company match


• Yearly bonus opportunity*


• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *


• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic


• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships


• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*


• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*


• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*


• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

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Your background & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field


• Minimum seven years of architectural and construction experience, in a retail/hospitality environment


• Experience preparing and managing development projects, including: specific plans, zoning code amendments, design standards, construction documents, and all necessary entitlements


• Successful completion of initial and periodically required training


• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.


• If hired, successful completion of annual store training

Panda Strong since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,000 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

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We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to blossom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and any other basis protected by the laws which apply where we operate. Panda provides accommodations for disabilities and religious observance purposes as required by law.