Job Title Architecture and Building Standards Architect

Job Description	The purpose of this position is to provide global, regional, department direction and leadership to the Architecture, Site Planning and Building Standards discipline within McDonald's Corporation. Responsibilities include leading alignment of architecture and design across the areas of the world, managing global minimum building standards and specifications, developing related recommendations and guiding internal customers to drive the quality, performance and value of the Building Standards and Specifications. Success in this role requires partnering with key internal and external customers to recommend, influence and coordinate Architecture and Design Principles, Global Building Standards and Specifications as they relate to design, building materials, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil and/or structural building systems, technology and safety of our restaurants. May participate or lead major initiatives/mission critical projects under limited supervision.
Responsibilities	The responsibilities for this position include: Protecting and preserving the brand image as it relates to building architecture, standards and specifications. Developing global framework for architecture and site designs. Responsible for developing, communicating and prioritizing business initiatives, developing processes and tools to enable initiatives. Being accountable for establishing minimum global building standards and specifications. Responsible for maintaining Global Standards. Reviews and shares best practices from AOW markets. Accountable for aligning building standards and specifications with corporate sustainability and safety criteria. Accountable to manage and coordinate field resources and linkage of multi-country initiatives. Reviews all standards for overall impact to restaurant profitability and evaluates initial development cost, maintenance cost and life cycle. Sets the strategic direction for new building architecture, standards and specifications. Collaborates as a thought partner with team's leadership to develop project-specific business cases. Maintains knowledge of current and new building materials, technology, code requirements and construction industry trends.
Minimum Requirements	· BA degree in architecture required · Min. 7 years of experience working in Architecture or Construction industry required · Experience in Retail Architecture and Construction preferred · Demonstrated skills in large-scale project management a must · Demonstrated skills in people management and development preferred
Country	United States
State	Illinois
City	Oak Brook
Requisition Number	2576BR
EOE Statement	McDonald’s Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.