Store Development & Project Manager

FutureWorld India (Apple Premium Reseller); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Future World India seeks a hands-on Store Development & Projects Manager to oversee the development and execution of retail stores across India. The role covers site assessment, store briefs, civil/interior works, vendor coordination and strict adherence to time, budget and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have practical construction/ interiors knowledge, hands-on execution experience, and the ability to translate drawings into on-site results. Travel across India is expected.

Qualifications

• Hands-on execution mindset required for store development and civil/interior work.
• Ability to read and translate drawings into site execution.
• Experience in coordinating multiple contractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Visit prospective store locations and assess site from construction and execution perspective.
• Prepare store development briefs covering civil, interiors, electrical, HVAC, lighting, signage, storage and back-office requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers and consultants and review layouts for practical execution.
• Own civil and interior execution activities including flooring, walls, painting, carpentry, glass, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire-safety works.
• Prepare/review BOQs, measurements and cost estimates; negotiate with contractors and vendors; monitor timelines and quality.
• Manage projects from site handover to store opening; prepare timelines and execution schedules; coordinate multiple contractors and agencies; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Cost control: prepare preliminary project cost estimates; identify opportunities for cost optimization; check contractor bills; manage variations.
• Quality control: conduct site inspections; verify workmanship, materials, dimensions; prepare snag lists and ensure timely closure; final quality checks.
• Store opening & handover: coordinate with Retail Ops, IT, Security, VM; ensure readiness for merchandising and operations; complete handover.
• KPIs: on-time completion, budget adherence, quality, reduction of rework, timely issue resolution, store readiness.

Skills

Contractor management

Site supervision

Cost control

Quality control

Drawing interpretation

Problem solving

AutoCAD – basic/intermediate

MS Excel

Project planning tools

MEP knowledge

Mall/landlord coordination

Knowledge of retail design standards

Education

Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering

Interior Design

Construction Management

Diploma in Civil / Interior-related fields

Other relevant qualifications with strong practical experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Future World India is looking for a hands‑on Store Development & Projects Manager to manage the development and execution of our retail stores across India.

The person will be responsible for taking a store project from initial site assessment and store brief through civil work, interiors, vendor coordination and final handover, ensuring that the store is completed on time, within budget and as per the required design and quality standards.

We are looking for someone with strong practical knowledge of construction and interiors. The candidate does not necessarily need to be a qualified architect or a highly technical designer. Hands‑on execution experience is a must.

The ideal candidate should be someone who can visit a site, understand what needs to be done, prepare a practical execution plan, coordinate contractors and vendors, solve problems on‑site and deliver a fully completed, opening‑ready retail store.

Key Responsibilities

1. Store Brief & Site Assessment

• Visit prospective store locations and assess the site from a construction and execution perspective.


• Prepare detailed store development briefs covering civil, interiors, electrical, HVAC, lighting, signage, storage, back‑office and other requirements.


• Understand business and operational requirements and translate them into practical store requirements.


• Coordinate with architects, interior designers and consultants wherever required.


• Review proposed layouts and identify practical execution issues before work begins.

Take ownership of all civil and interior execution activities, including:

• Flooring


• Walls and partitions


• Painting and finishes


• Carpentry and furniture


• Glass work


• Electrical work


• HVAC


• Plumbing


• Fire‑safety‑related works


• Fixtures and other retail fit‑outs

The candidate should be able to understand drawings and specifications and translate them into actual site execution.

• Identify and coordinate civil contractors, interior contractors and specialist vendors.


• Obtain and compare quotations.


• Prepare / review BOQs, measurements and cost estimates.


• Negotiate with contractors and vendors.


• Allocate work and monitor contractor performance.


• Ensure contractors maintain agreed timelines and quality standards.

4. Project Management

• Manage projects from site handover to store opening.


• Prepare project timelines and execution schedules.


• Monitor daily/weekly progress.


• Coordinate multiple contractors and agencies working simultaneously.


• Identify potential delays and take corrective action.


• Escalate major issues and provide practical solutions.


• Maintain project documentation, estimates, BOQs, quotations and completion records.


• Ensure projects are completed within the approved budget.

5. Cost Control

• Prepare preliminary project cost estimates.


• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation without compromising quality.


• Check contractor bills and measurements.


• Control variations, additional works and project overruns.


• Ensure commercial terms agreed with contractors are adhered to.

6. Quality Control

• Conduct regular site inspections.


• Check workmanship, materials, dimensions and finishes.


• Ensure execution matches approved drawings/design standards.


• Identify defects and coordinate corrective action.


• Prepare snag lists and ensure timely closure.


• Conduct final quality checks before store handover.

7. Store Opening & Handover

• Coordinate with internal teams including Retail Operations, IT, Security, Visual Merchandising and other stakeholders.


• Ensure all civil/interior works are completed before the committed opening date.


• Coordinate final testing and commissioning wherever required.


• Ensure the store is 100% ready for merchandising and operations.


• Complete project handover and close all pending issues.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands‑on project execution professional, rather than someone whose experience is limited to preparing drawings.

The ideal candidate should:

• Have strong practical knowledge of civil construction and commercial interiors.


• Have experience executing retail stores, showrooms, offices, restaurants, commercial spaces or similar projects.


• Understand architectural/interior drawings and be able to coordinate their execution.


• Have good knowledge of civil, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, flooring, ceiling, lighting and finishing works.


• Understand BOQs, measurements, estimates and contractor bills.


• Have strong contractor and vendor management skills.


• Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Be willing to travel extensively for store projects.


• Have the ability to independently resolve day‑to‑day site issues.

Qualification

A formal architecture degree is not mandatory.

Candidates with the following backgrounds may be considered:

• Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering


• Interior Design


• Construction Management


• Diploma in Civil / Interior‑related fields


• Other relevant qualifications with strong practical experience

Preferred Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in:

• Electronics / mobile / technology retail


• Fashion or lifestyle retail


• Showrooms


• Commercial interiors

Experience in executing multiple stores across different cities will be a strong advantage.

Key Skills

• Contractor management


• Site supervision


• Cost control


• Quality control


• Drawing interpretation


• Problem solving


• AutoCAD – basic/intermediate


• MS Excel


• Project planning tools


• MEP knowledge


• Mall/landlord coordination


• Knowledge of retail design standards

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The candidate will be responsible for:

• On-time completion of stores


• Project cost within approved budget


• Quality of civil and interior execution


• Reduction in rework and project delays


• Timely resolution of site issues


• Compliance with approved store design standards


• Store readiness before committed opening date

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who can own the entire execution process.

Someone who can walk into an empty retail space and say:

“This is what needs to be done, this is how we will execute it, these are the contractors/vendors required, this is the estimated cost, this is the timeline, and I will ensure the store is ready for opening on time.”

We value practical knowledge, ownership, execution capability and problem‑solving ability more than titles or academic qualifications.

This is not a pure architecture/design position.

The role is primarily focused on store development, civil & interior execution, contractor management and project delivery.