Manager, Store Design & Construction - INTL MEXICO

Insight Global; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail consultancy is seeking an experienced Manager for Store Development to oversee the architectural planning and construction of retail locations in Mexico. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in project management and a deep understanding of design processes within a global organization. This role involves mentoring team members and driving strategic planning for store openings, ensuring adherence to brand standards and timelines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction, design, or project management.
• 5+ years leading teams in retail store design and construction.
• Proven expertise in operational scalability and process design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project portfolio from site identification through design.
• Lead scalable process development for design and construction.
• Manage cross-functional coordination for timely project execution.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and building codes.

Skills

Project and program management

Leadership

Process design

Fluent in Spanish and English

AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

The Store Development team is responsible for the architectural layout planning, store design, and construction of all retail locations in México, inclusive of mainline stores, pop-up stores, outlets, and Alternate Channels innovative concept stores. We deliver on the company’s strategic growth plans through highly efficient operating standards and the focus of sweat, grow, connect as manifested through the execution of the brand’s pinnacle expression: the physical retail store. Through clarity, accuracy, and efficiency we support the business ambitions and enhance guest experience while delivering consistent design queues to create and reinforce a strong brand identity.

This role is ideal for a seasoned leader with experience in mature, global organizations and a strong background in project and program management. The Manager will oversee all functions of store design and construction in México, ensuring cohesive timelines, scalable processes, and strategic alignment with global standards. They will be responsible for transforming complex, ambiguous work into clean, repeatable systems and tools that support future growth. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on executor—able to zoom out to shape long-term vision and zoom in to guide detailed implementation. They will also play a key role in mentoring and upskilling the local team, helping to elevate capabilities and lead the transition to new systems and tools.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the portfolio of projects from site identification through design and construction, delivering to key milestones and metrics while staying within the approved financial plan.
• Lead the development and implementation of scalable processes and tools to support the design and construction team, ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Manage cross-functional coordination across internal and external partners, ensuring timely and high-quality execution of design and construction packages.
• Drive strategic planning and execution for store openings, optimizations, renovations, and relocations throughout México.
• Ensure all projects meet brand standards, building codes, health and safety regulations, and are delivered on time and on budget.
• Lead the transition to new systems and tools, supporting the evolution of store development practices in México.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Present and liaise with external stakeholders, including landlords and vendors, to gain approvals and ensure alignment.
• Report progress and updates to senior leadership, including the Senior Director, México and SVP of Strategic Enablement and New Business.

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or equivalent experience within a construction environment.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction, design, and/or project management.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in leading a team in execution of retail store design and construction, ideally within a mature, global organization. Experience managing multiple scaled projects in a production timeline (e.g., Hospitality, Retail).
• Proven expertise in project and program management, process design, and operational scalability.
• Fluent in AutoCAD, Acrobat Pro and Excel.
• Strong understanding of local building codes and construction practices.
• Experience with vendor management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Ability to lead at both macro (strategy) and micro (execution) levels.
• Skilled at transforming ambiguous work into structured, scalable processes.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities; able to teach by doing.
• Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across teams.
• Experience in global organizations and capability building across region.
• Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, and Smartsheet are a bonus.
• Retail experience.

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