Manager, Architecture – Facades & Branding

Burlington Helping Burlington

. Support the Architecture team across new store and relocation programs, with primary responsibility for façade design .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Architecture team across new store and relocation programs, with primary responsibility for façade design
Collaborate with internal and external partners to understand project goals, requirements, and budgets
Evaluate site conditions, zoning regulations, environmental factors, and other relevant considerations
Prepare and submit building permit documentation
Coordinate with local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and address revisions or issues
Maintain communication throughout design and construction phases
Produce architectural renderings of façade elevations using digital tools
Produce façade exhibits aligned with the Burlington Brand
Solve design issues and produce façade renderings and finish documentation for each store site
Apply signage codes, landlord guidelines, and municipal requirements
Review blueprints and specifications to inform façade and signage design
Research architectural materials and recommend options supporting performance and cost targets
Travel to sites to record conditions, materials, and dimensions for execution documentation
Manage multiple projects against real estate and legal timelines
Interact with city planning departments, brokers, and landlord contacts
Document processes into department training guides
Run Lucernex reports and identify store locations requiring landlord follow-up
Track and communicate project milestones
Organize and file site documentation in Lucernex and department folders
Review architecture scope requests, assign projects, and follow up
Input project documentation into Lucernex
Collaborate with Store Planning, Design & Architecture to meet schedules, budgets, and quality standards
Participate in project and department meetings
Provide customer service to internal and external partners
Provide overall team project support
Lead, coach, and develop direct reports
Establish priorities, allocate workload, and monitor performance
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing team environment
Mentor team members in project management, design execution, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving
Build partner relationships, resolve conflicts, and drive alignment for store openings and business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or a combination of Associate Architecture degree and drafting/design experience in an Architectural office preferred
5-7 years of experience working on commercial architecture projects
2-3 years of experience managing a team
Strong Architectural Visualization skillset required
Proficiency in Photoshop, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and other rendering software
Smartsheet experience
Site visits and client meetings
Strong skills with MS Office, Adobe Suites, Illustrator, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet experience a plus
Excellent communication skills
Ability to be a team player as well as work independently
Preparation of construction documents
Ability to travel, drive a vehicle, stand, walk, sit, and lift as necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Flexible hours
Associate discount
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan
Training and development opportunities