Sr. Manager, Architecture & Engineering

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Architecture & Engineering leads the development, documentation, and implementation of architectural standards and engineering solutions across Gap Inc.’s store formats. This role translates creative intent into clear, buildable, and scalable architectural systems that support speed to market, cost discipline, and quality execution.

Reporting to the Director of Architecture, this role partners cross-functionally to modernize standards, improve constructability, clarify GC vs. OFI scope boundaries, and drive consistency across fleet programs including refreshes, remodels, and rollouts. The Senior Manager ensures architectural documentation enables efficient installation, reduces field ambiguity, and supports durable, compliant store environments.
What You'll Do

• Support simplification and modernization of legacy standards to improve constructability and scalability.
• Maintain architectural documentation and enterprise repositories to ensure accuracy and version control.
• Define and document scope boundaries between General Contractor (GC) and Owner-Furnished/Installed (OFI) elements.
• Partner with Design Engineering and Construction to align installation sequencing, attachment details, and field execution requirements.
• Review shop drawings and resolve technical conflicts to reduce risk and rework.
• Lead architectural execution for fleet programs including refreshes, minor remodels, and phased upgrades.
• Ensure consistency between prototype intent and site-specific adaptations.
• Support cost modeling, value engineering, and capital optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Creative to translate design intent into executable architectural systems.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sourcing, Construction, and Finance to align standards with budget, schedule, and supply chain realities.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and external consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage outside architectural firms to create and publish store specific drawing sets on time to receive building permits and achieve construction start dates
• Ensure architectural solutions meet applicable building codes, safety standards, and Gap Inc. operating requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve constructability, reduce ambiguity, and enhance long-term durability.
• Contribute to structured hindsight reviews to drive continuous improvement across programs.

Who You Are

• 8+ years of experience in architecture, retail design development, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of retail architectural systems, materials, specifications, and prototype development.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating GC and OFI integration and improving constructability.
• Proficiency in CAD/BIM and architectural documentation tools.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field; professional degree preferred.