Branch Real Estate Designer

Branch Real Estate implemented a Workplace Design Strategist to represent the department as the primary change agent on multiple firm-sponsored initiatives, as well as define and oversee the branch office design principles for the firm. A Workplace Designer will support this work through the day-to-day responsibilities, as well as be responsible for leading and collaborating with our Cushman & Wakefield partners.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with Design Strategist on critical Firm projects to understand the impact of Branch Real Estate on delivery of firm strategies - current and future
• Consult with internal Branch Real Estate Consultants and field leaders to understand needs and shape solutions for Firm initiatives including Shared Real Estate and Permanent 2 FA Offices
• Provide guidance to Cushman & Wakefield design team to ensure alignment on firm strategies, supporting the firm and the field
• Provide tailored design solutions to the field for individual projects including our most successful advisors
• Provide firm-level understanding of real estate initiatives to drive change in the field
• Analyze, diagnose, and recommend changes to branch design, furniture, branch equipment, and space needs
• Build, maintain and leverage perspective on internal and external trends that can improve individual and branch design performance
• Act as a change champion for the Edward Jones brand and firm standards & policies
• Utilize independent thought and judgment and practice candor with respect

This position is known internally as Senior Facilities Designer

At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate:

Hiring Minimum: $70659
Hiring Maximum: $116516

Skills/Requirements

What Experience You Need:

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred in Design (Architecture, Interiors, Environmental)
• 5+ years of architectural or interior design experience, NCIDQ a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or REVIT and Microsoft Office
• Highly qualified in providing direction on complex branch design challenges
• Ability to create, read and review construction drawings, provide red-lines, sign-off and approval for other designers
• Understanding of technical aspects of design/construction including low voltage, materials, budgets, constructability, electrical and HVAC systems
• Application and understanding of life safety and building code compliance
• Versed in the five phases of interior/architectural project

Functional Skills include:

• Evaluating industry trends and opportunities related to physical office space
• Interpreting federal, state, and local architectural requirements (including by not limited to ADA)
• Developing and owning relationships with third party vendors for furniture, fixture, and finishes
• Strong project management skills with experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to evaluate and establish priorities, then implement plans to accomplish them without compromising deadlines
• Provide direction and leadership for project team members (primarily external to Edward Jones)
• Highly collaborative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to convey firm-level messaging to the field or relay difficult messages

Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.

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About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

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