Director of Retail Construction

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

Job summary

Mohr Talent in Westborough, MA is seeking a hands-on Director of Retail Construction to lead ground-up development and remodel projects across a multi-state portfolio of freestanding locations.

You will own projects end-to-end from due diligence through opening, manage budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships, and travel up to 50% with a valid driver's license.

This high-visibility role offers direct leadership exposure and the chance to shape construction standards across the footprint.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial retail construction experience across multi-site or multi-unit programs.
• Experience delivering repeatable freestanding retail/service locations (auto-service, convenience, car wash, etc).
• Ownership of ground-up construction and remodel projects end-to-end.
• Practical experience with permitting, inspections, and municipal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong command of schedules, budgets, contracts, change orders, and vendor performance.

Responsibilities

• Direct multiple concurrent ground-up and remodel projects with accountability for scope, cost, schedule, quality, and closeout.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

PMP certification

Tools

Smartsheet

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Director of Retail Construction

Westborough, MA | $130,000-$165,000 Base | Up to 50% Travel

An established, expanding retail-services operator is looking for a hands-on Director of Retail Construction to lead ground-up development and remodel projects across a multi-state portfolio of freestanding service locations. This high-visibility opportunity offers direct leadership exposure and end-to-end ownership of projects from site due diligence and municipal approvals through opening and closeout.

What You'll Be Doing

• Direct multiple concurrent ground-up and remodel projects, with accountability for scope, cost, schedule, quality, and closeout.

• Lead site due diligence, pre-construction planning, municipal permitting, inspections, approvals, and issue resolution across multiple jurisdictions.

• Coordinate civil and site work, utilities, building systems, prototype requirements, equipment installation, and operational turnover.

• Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and forecasts while identifying and resolving risks early.

• Select, negotiate with, and oversee general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and specialty vendors.

• Coordinate design and construction activities with Real Estate, Development, Operations, and executive stakeholders.

• Conduct regular site reviews to monitor safety, workmanship, progress, contractor performance, and opening readiness.

• Maintain complete contracts, change orders, permits, approvals, and project-closeout documentation.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of commercial retail construction experience, including multi-site or multi-unit development programs.

• Experience delivering repeatable, freestanding retail or service locations such as automotive-service centers, convenience stores, car washes, quick-service restaurants, fuel stations, or comparable prototypes.

• Proven ownership of ground-up construction and remodel projects from pre-construction through operational turnover and closeout.

• Deep practical experience with permitting, inspections, and municipal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

• Strong command of concurrent project schedules, budgets, forecasts, contracts, change orders, contractors, and vendor performance.

• Working knowledge of civil and site development, utilities, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural coordination.

• Leadership or senior project-management experience with strong communication, accountability, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to be based in Massachusetts and travel up to 50%; a valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct 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 discipline.

• PMP or comparable certification.

• Experience with Smartsheet, Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar construction/project-management software.

Why This Opportunity

• High-visibility ownership of a multi-state new-location and remodel portfolio.

• Broad responsibility spanning strategy, permitting, vendor leadership, and hands-on field execution.

• Direct impact on location openings, operational readiness, and company growth.

• Autonomy to strengthen construction standards and improve project delivery across a growing footprint.

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]