Project Manager Design - Mumbai (Lower Parel)

One Story; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

One Story is seeking an experienced Retail Architect/Designer to lead store design and development for new stores and refurbishments. You will craft architectural concepts aligned with brand language, preparing layouts, elevations, MEP, lighting, and joinery while coordinating with vendors and internal teams across India.

The role requires 8–10 years in retail architecture, a strong vendor/contractor network, proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and MS Project, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture or Interior Design from a reputed institute.
• 8–10 years of experience in retail architecture and project management (preferably in fashion, lifestyle, or premium retail).
• Proven track record of designing and executing 50+ retail stores or equivalent projects.
• Strong network of retail vendors and contractors across India.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, MS Project (or equivalent project tools).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Aesthetic sensibility with a practical, execution-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Store Design & Development and creating/adapting design concepts for new stores and refurbishments.
• Lead architectural/technical drawings (layouts, elevations, MEP, lighting, joinery).
• Coordinate with mall teams for approvals, statutory clearances, and fire safety certifications.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Architectural design

Retail

Education

Architecture or Interior Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

MS Project

Job description

Create and adapt design concepts for new stores and refurbishments aligned with

Key Responsibilities

• Store Design & Development
• Create and adapt design concepts for new stores and refurbishments aligned with

BSC's brand language.

• Develop detailed architectural and technical drawings (layouts, elevations, MEP,

lighting, joinery).

• Optimize design for functionality, aesthetics, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with visual merchandising and brand teams to ensure cohesion between

product and space.

• Project Management & Execution
• Manage the complete project lifecycle: design → BOQ → vendor selection →

execution → handover.

• Coordinate with mall teams for approvals, statutory clearances, and fire safety

certifications.

• Track timelines, budgets, and quality parameters for all projects.
• Ensure smooth handover of fully operational stores within committed timelines and

CAPEX limits.

• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Identify, evaluate, and empanel vendors and contractors across regions for joinery,

civil, MEP, lighting, and signage.

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure cost, quality, and delivery

standards.

• Benchmark pricing and materials to continually improve value and speed of

execution.

• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Prepare and manage store-wise CAPEX budgets and value-engineer where necessary.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure timely billing and closure.
• Track project costs versus estimates and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordination & Stakeholder Management
• Work closely with the COO, Retail Operations, and Brand teams to align on store

pipeline and priorities.

• Serve as the single point of contact for all architectural and technical coordination.
• Prepare project status reports and maintain documentation for management reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's / Master's in Architecture or Interior Design from a reputed

institute.

• 8-10 years of experience in retail architecture and project management

(preferably in fashion, lifestyle, or premium retail).

• Proven track record of designing and executing 50+ retail stores or equivalent

projects.

• Strong network of retail vendors and contractors across India.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketch Up, MS Project (or equivalent project tools).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Aesthetic sensibility with practical, execution-first mind-set.

Skills: project,boq,contractors,retail,store,mep,management,budgeting,design,architecture