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Manager of Architectural Planning

Best Buy


Job Location:

Richfield, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As the Manager of Architectural Planning youll lead architectural planning efforts that shape Best Buys store this role youll take ownership of real estate and store design projects. Youll guide consultant teams manage contracts and ensure every project delivers on time on budget and with exceptional quality.

This role is hybrid which means you will be required to work on site Monday through Thursday at the Best Buy corporate office in Richfield Minnesota. You can work virtually from home or another nonBest Buy location on Friday. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What youll do
  • Understand requirements for building project development including technical details unique code and lease constraints and guide the team toward creative compliant solutions that meet business needs.
  • Ensure all architectural MEP and structural documentation aligns with Best Buys standards and supports accurate timely project execution.
  • Nurture and maintain strong communication with key business partners clearly setting expectations and delivering updates on time.
  • Proactively qualify quantify and prioritize risks communicating impacts and recommendations to leadership for informed decision-making.
  • Develop and manage budgets for multiple consultant contracts and trades across each project ensuring cost efficiency and value delivery.
  • Lead complex projects independently leveraging influence and collaboration to achieve results across multiple stakeholders.
Basic qualifications
  • 7 or more years of experience in design planning architectural or engineering leadership experience
  • 7 or more years of experience demonstrating the ability to build and develop drawings using AutoCAD.
  • 5 or more years of deploying negotiating strategies terms and funding strategies.
  • 3 or more years of retail experience
  • Ability to travel approximately 30%-50%.
Preferred qualifications
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture or Relevant Field or Equivalent relevant professional experience.
  • General Architecture License.
  • Hands-on Field experience.
  • Proficient in Revit Procore Blue Yonder and Bluebeam Revu.
Whatsin it for you
Werecommitted to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it especially key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:
  • Competitive pay
  • Generous employee discount
  • Physical and mental well-being support
Best Buy provides different types of leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources to employees based on eligibility. The length of your LOA depends on your situation where you live your full-time or part-time employment status and federal and state regulations. Intermittent or reduced-schedule leave is also available for certain medical or family care leaves. Paid time off (vacation or PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time employees based on work location employment status salary or hourly status (exempt/non-exempt) and years of continued or bridged service.

Certain roles where market norms demand it are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans including eligibility please refer to ourIncentive Programs Summary.

For more information about benefits LOA and paid time off please refer to ourBenefits Guide.

About us
As part of the Best Buy teamyoullhelp us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life in our stores online and in customers homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all to beinga great placeto work where you can unlock unique career all weaim to provide a place where you can bring your full authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.

Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer


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