Senior Manager Architecture & Engineering

Sprouts Farmers Market•Phoenix, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Architecture & Engineering leads architectural and design execution for new store development, ensuring alignment with prototype standards, rollout schedules, and cross-functional requirements. This role partners closely with Real Estate, Construction, Legal, and Format teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and cost-effective store designs. This position reports into the Sprouts Store Support Office in Phoenix, AZ.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field required
8–12+ years of experience in retail, grocery, or multi-site commercial development
Demonstrated experience managing prototype-driven programs and large-scale store rollouts
Strong working knowledge of fixture planning, signage, lease exhibits, and design standards
Proven ability to manage consultants, contracts, schedules, and project-level budgets
Excellent cross-functional communication skills with the ability to escalate and resolve issues effectively
Experience working in fast-paced, growth-oriented construction or development organizations
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience:
Within the real estate organization of a retailer or similar organization, or
Within a professional design/architecture firm, with demonstrated experience on retail or similar projects
Able to manage multiple priorities to adhere to tight timelines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively manage third-party professional partner teams and collaborate with internal stakeholder teams to achieve desired results
Proficient in Microsoft Office and BlueBeam Revu (or similar redlining tools); working knowledge of AutoCAD a plus
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required - Ability to communicate with Developers, Real Estate, and Construction personnel through hand sketches, computer-assisted mark-ups or AutoCAD to translate design principles into unique and varied store locations
Highly knowledgeable of industry trends (furniture and finishes), building codes, including ADA and compliance issues
An energetic multitasker who can balance priorities while constantly paying attention to detail
A strong problem solver and decision maker, even in an autonomous work environment

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure (Registered Architect or Professional Engineer) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of Architecture Project Managers (APMs) and the Design Team to support the projected new store rollout plan, inclusive of schedule and cost
Coordinate with Real Estate, Construction, and Legal during the pre-design phase, including evaluation of site conditions and Lease Outline Drawing (LOD)
Communicate requests for due diligence and ensure alignment with Format on required feasibility plans; support coordination with landlord teams
Enforce the Fixture Planning Process and ensure conformance with approved prototype and design standards
Facilitate approval and escalation of non-standard design conditions to the Format Team as required
Support Real Estate and Legal with Exhibit C template language related to utilities, design standards, and prototype references, including site-specific adjustments
Perform final review and approval of lease exhibits and signage packages, escalating issues when necessary
Oversee external architects and engineers, including onboarding and workload assignment
Maintain accountability for design budgets on a per-project basis and approve consultant task orders
Facilitate prototype changes through change errata, field directives, and implementation matrices

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
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