Architectural Program Manager

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with internal team members and stakeholders to identify and evaluate prototypical changes to buildings, systems, and equipment (architectural, structural, MEP).
• Research alternative materials and construction methods to improve cost efficiency.
• Assess proposed design changes for cost feasibility, constructability, value engineering opportunities, and alignment with the Mister Car Wash brand and technical standards.
• Document all approved prototype updates and coordinate changes with design consultants, equipment vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Track prototypical updates throughout the development pipeline, ensuring visibility and accuracy across all projects.
• Report on value engineering options and associated metrics, including cost savings, schedule impacts, design implications, and material availability.
• Maintain organized digital filing system for all project documents and revisions.
• Oversee version control and distribution of current drawing packages to internal teams and external partners.

Technical Drawing & Documentation Management

• Maintain and update all internal architectural and technical drawings for accuracy, compliance, and consistency with prototype standards.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards manual.
• Cookordinate integration of vendor equipment requirements and changes into prototype drawings.
• Communicate changes to internal design standards with consultants, internal teams, and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that all documentation meets internal drafting standards and reflects the latest building system and equipment requirements.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with development team members and design consultants to ensure compliance with local zoning regulations, municipal design guidelines, and permitting requirements.
• Participate in regular prototype reviews with internal teams to identify opportunities for improved constructability, cost efficiency, and operational performance.
• Coordinate prototype updates to documents based on lessons learned from field execution.
• Partner with construction team and partners to identify recurring pain points and propose design refinements.
• Communicate design intent clearly and concisely—both graphically and verbally—to internal and external partners.
• Develop training and educational material/presentations for internal teams as it relates to prototypical standards, intent, and recent updates.
• Conduct periodic site visits to validate prototype implementation.

Project Support

• Serve as liaison between internal stakeholders and Architects, Engineers, specialty consultants, and equipment vendors.
• Provide architectural and technical support as needed to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Serve as internal subject matter expert for architectural and technical design and documentation.