Project Manager, Store Construction [AQ-26219]

Aquent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnered with a leading national retailer to fill a Project Manager, Store Construction contract role across a portfolio of consumer brands. You will lead multi-project efforts, coordinate with external partners, and keep construction activities on track from openings to remodels.

You will work with the Store Development team to manage budgets, schedules, bids, and closeout, ensuring high-quality retail environments and timely delivery of projects.

Qualifications

• Hands-on project management experience in retail or commercial construction.
• Experience coordinating construction schedules, budgets, vendors, and deliverables.
• Familiarity with the construction lifecycle from design through closeout.
• Experience collaborating with general contractors, architects, engineers, and external partners.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills for tracking and reporting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate retail construction projects including openings and remodels.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate with general contractors, architects, engineers, external CM, and vendors.
• Align construction activities with internal Real Estate, Store Design, Operations, and Purchasing teams.
• Review bids, submittals, project docs, and contractor updates.
• Support landlord coordination, work letters, and lease-related requirements.
• Track milestones, identify risks, and proactively resolve schedule/budget issues.
• Support site evaluations, punch lists, warranty issues, and closeout.
• Maintain Excel trackers, cost summaries, and leadership reports.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor coordination

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

On-site management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading national specialty retailer to find a Project Manager, Store Construction to support retail construction, remodeling, and capital improvement projects across a portfolio of well-known consumer brands.

This contract opportunity is for a construction professional who enjoys managing multiple projects, collaborating with external partners, and keeping construction activities on track. You’ll join an experienced Store Development team and play an important role in coordinating projects, managing budgets and schedules, and helping deliver high-quality retail environments.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and coordinate retail construction projects, including new store openings, remodels, and capital improvements.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and construction progress reporting.
• Coordinate with general contractors, architects, engineers, external construction managers, and vendors.
• Partner with internal Real Estate, Store Design, Operations, and Purchasing teams to align construction activities with business priorities.
• Review construction bids, technical submittals, project documentation, and contractor updates.
• Support landlord coordination, work letters, and construction-related lease requirements.
• Track project milestones, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues that could affect schedules or budgets.
• Support site evaluations, punch-list activities, warranty issues, and project closeout.
• Maintain accurate Excel trackers, cost summaries, and leadership reports.

What You’ll Bring

• Hands-on project management experience in retail or commercial construction.
• Experience coordinating construction schedules, budgets, vendors, and project deliverables.
• Working knowledge of the construction lifecycle, including design coordination, construction execution, and closeout.
• Experience collaborating with general contractors, architects, engineers, and other external partners.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, including formulas, tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on-site in San Francisco.

Nice to Have

• Retail store construction, remodeling, or multi-location rollout experience.
• Owner’s representative or tenant improvement construction experience.
• Familiarity with landlord work letters, construction bids, technical submittals, and value engineering.
• Experience with Prolog, Tango, or comparable construction management systems.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent construction projects across different locations.

Why Apply?

• Recognizable brands: Contribute to retail construction projects for an established national retailer.
• Meaningful ownership: Play a key role in keeping construction projects moving and resolving challenges.
• Experienced team: Work alongside knowledgeable construction and design professionals.
• Variety: Support new construction, remodeling, and improvement projects across multiple brands.
• Professional growth: Gain exposure to owner-side construction management and cross-functional retail development.