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Designing and developing floor plans, and advising members in their store development and equipment needs. Work with Architects and Engineers to develop complete project working drawings. Coordinate construction and equipment installation. Strong background in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems and CAD proficient. Equipment sales and installation coordination is a significant component of this position. Some travel with the State of Kansas and Missouri.\nEssential Functions:\nMeet with member retailers and design fixture layouts. Recommend building and equipment components for new and existing retail facilities. Prepare bid lists and quote equipment for retail stores. Supervise all areas of building construction including selection of architects and engineers. Review construction documents for accuracy. Prepare and review project budgets. \nVisit retail locations. Coordinate equipment installation and requirements with design professionals. Develop preliminary site plans. Schedule equipment deliveries and installation. Negotiate with equipment vendors. \nVisit job sites. Resolve construction and equipment problems. Attend job site meetings with retailers, contractors and vendors. Interface with other AWG departments involved with the development of stores. Manage project budgets. \nProvide direction and training to Store Engineers. Create work processes. Prepare annual sales projections and departmental operating budgets. Manage equipment/billing department. Resolve departmental issues. \nQualifications\nAny combination of education, training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:\nKnowledge:\nUnderstanding of the retail grocery industry, vendor community and sales area(s). \nDesign experience utilizing current CAD software \nExposure to construction management techniques and job site visits \nUnderstanding of construction documents and specifications \nExperienced at making presentations \nBasic knowledge of refrigeration systems \nAbilities:\nExceptional attention to detail and time management skills. \nStrong technical aptitude with comfort in software navigation. \nEffective relationship building skills to create and grow professional relationships with vendors and retailers. \nHighly adaptable and able to manage various tasks while meeting multiple deadlines. \nExperience, Education and Training:\nMinimum of high school diploma. \nCollege degree or comparable work experience preferred. \nA grocery retail background, with sales and marketing experience. \n2-5 yrs. Grocery store design/ Store Engineering experience preferred \n2-5 yrs Construction trade, engineering or design field experience highly desirable \n2-5 yrs Experience managing employees \nPhysical Requirements:\nPerform bending, squatting, sitting, and reaching from floor level to waist level. \nMust be able to move throughout various buildings, conduct meetings at retail sites, load and unload materials and equipment. \nMust be able to lift 25 pounds (copier paper boxes). \nMust be able to sit in a car for long periods of time. \nMust be able to drive both day and at night. \nTravel up to 50% \nAssociated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2025 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. 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