Construction Project Lead ( Retail/Store A&E Coordination)

JMD Technologies Inc.; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm seeks a Construction Project Lead to oversee retail store planning and development in the Greater Marlborough Area, MA. This role involves coordinating architectural and engineering drawing reviews, ensuring compliance with construction specifications, and managing external consultants. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in tools like Bluebeam and Excel. Compensation is estimated at $35–$40/hr based on expertise and interview outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Retail Construction, Store Planning, Architecture, or Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of general construction, retail store planning, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Proven experience reviewing architectural and MEP drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and consultants in parallel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Architectural & Engineering drawing reviews for new retail stores.
• Ensure compliance with retail construction specifications, MEP standards, and store layouts.
• Manage and oversee external consultants for plan reviews and site surveys.
• Interface with architects, engineers, landlords, developers, and internal construction teams.

Skills

Retail Construction

Store Planning

Architecture

Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Proficiency in Bluebeam

Knowledge of MEP standards

Education

Associate’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Lucernex

Job description

Title: Construction Project Lead – Retail Store Planning

Location: Greater Marlborough Area, MA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the role

This role supports high-volume retail store development by leading the review and coordination of architectural and engineering plans. You will act as a central point of contact ensuring store designs meet established construction and planning standards across new stores and expansions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Architectural & Engineering (A&E) drawing reviews for new retail stores
• Ensure compliance with retail construction specifications, MEP standards, and store layouts
• Manage and oversee external consultants for plan reviews and site surveys
• Interface with architects, engineers, landlords, developers, and internal construction teams
• Review site survey packages and resolve design or compliance issues early
• Maintain and update construction specifications and MEP sample sets

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Retail Construction, Store Planning, Architecture, or Engineering
• Strong knowledge of general construction, retail store planning, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Proven experience reviewing architectural and MEP drawings
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and consultants in parallel
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Excel, Outlook, Adobe (Lucernex preferred)
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management or related field

Compensation (MA Pay Transparency):

• Estimated hourly range: $35–$40/hr (W-2)
• Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results.