Director of Construction - Multi-Unit Retail

Mohr Talent; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Mohr Talent is seeking a hands-on Director of Construction for a multi-unit retail portfolio in the Marlborough, MA area. You will lead new freestanding locations and remodels across several states, coordinating with site-development partners, municipalities, contractors, and operations teams.

You will own ground-up construction and remodel projects from pre-construction through turnover, manage complex schedules and budgets, and ensure timely openings while meeting quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience
• Experience delivering multi-site or multi-unit retail development
• Ground-up construction and remodel project ownership
• Strong permitting and municipal-approval experience
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and change orders
• Knowledge of civil/site development and utilities

Responsibilities

• Lead new-build and remodel projects from due diligence through opening and closeout
• Manage multiple freestanding retail projects across several states
• Coordinate site work, utilities, building systems, prototypes, and equipment
• Own schedules, budgets, forecasts, change orders, risks, and reporting
• Source and manage general contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors
• Navigate zoning, permits, inspections, and occupancy certificates
• Conduct site visits to monitor safety, quality, progress and readiness
• Partner with Development/Real Estate/Operations leadership to remove obstacles

Skills

Commercial construction

Multi-site retail

Ground-up construction

Permitting experience

Budget management

Scheduling

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Smartsheet

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Director of Construction - Multi-Unit Retail

Marlborough, MA | $130,000–$165,000 Base | Up to 50% Travel | Bonus | Benefits | Direct Hire

Job Description

A growing multi-state consumer-services organization is hiring a hands‑on Director of Construction -Multi-Unit Retailto lead the development of new freestanding locations and remodel existing sites. The portfolio includes repeatable, small-format service facilities requiring close coordination among site-development partners, municipalities, contractors, equipment vendors, and operations teams.

This is an opportunity for a construction leader with experience delivering automotive‑service, convenience‑store, car‑wash, quick‑service restaurant, fuel‑station, drive‑through, or similar multi‑unit retail projects. The successful candidate will combine portfolio‑level oversight with practical field execution.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead new-build and remodel projects from site due diligence, permitting, and pre‑construction through opening and closeout.
• Manage multiple freestanding retail or service‑location projects across several states.
• Coordinate civil/site work, utilities, building systems, prototype requirements, equipment installation, inspections, and operational turnover.
• Own project schedules, budgets, forecasts, change orders, risks, and executive‑status reporting.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and specialty vendors.
• Navigate zoning, permitting, municipal approvals, inspections, certificates of occupancy, and other jurisdictional requirements.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor safety, quality, progress, contractor performance, and opening readiness.
• Partner with Development, Real Estate, Operations, and senior leadership to remove obstacles and deliver locations on time.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, including substantial work with multi‑site or multi‑unit retail development.
• Experience delivering repeatable, freestanding locations such as automotive‑service centers, convenience stores, car washes, quick‑service restaurants, fuel stations, or similar service‑based facilities.
• Proven ownership of ground‑up construction and remodel projects from pre‑construction through operational turnover.
• Strong permitting and municipal‑approval experience across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated success managing concurrent projects, budgets, schedules, contractors, vendors, and change orders.
• Working knowledge of civil/site development, utilities, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural coordination.
• Massachusetts‑based or willing to relocate, with a valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive‑service, quick‑lube, car‑wash, convenience‑store, fuel‑station, or drive‑through construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• PMP or similar certification and experience with Smartsheet, Procore, Microsoft Project, or comparable project‑management software.

Why This Opportunity

• High‑visibility ownership of a multi‑state new‑location and remodel portfolio.
• Direct impact on store openings, operating readiness, and company growth.
• Autonomy to improve permitting, contractor management, project controls, and delivery standards.
• Base salary of $130,000–$165,000, commensurate with directly relevant experience.

MOHR Talent is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]