Project Manager, Store Planning and Construction

Asset Strategies Group, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Asset Strategies Group, LLC is seeking a Project Manager, Store Planning and Construction to lead end-to-end retail experience programs from concept through store opening. You will coordinate with real estate, architecture, construction, and operations, manage schedules, budgets, and design documentation, and ensure brand standards across all phases.

The role emphasizes collaboration with external architects, engineers, and contractors, delivering immersive, on-brand environments in a

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in retail design, store planning, architecture, or construction PM.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (required).
• Ability to read and redline drawings with precision.
• Strong organizational and schedule management skills.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to balance creative excellence with operational and financial realities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end retail programs from real estate through store opening.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical documentation.
• Manage external architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Review and approve drawings, specs, and build packages for construction readiness.
• Coordinate design objectives across schematic, design development, and construction phases.
• Communicate risks, progress, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Schedule management

Presentation skills

Ownership & accountability

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Manager, Store Planning and Construction

Role Overview

The Project Manager, Store Planning and Construction leads the end-to-end execution of retail experience programs. This role partners cross-functionally to deliver immersive, on-brand retail spaces—ensuring projects are aligned with operational requirements, timeline, and budget from concept through store opening.

This position sits at the intersection of real estate, architecture, construction, and operations—owning coordination, driving accountability, and protecting brand standards across all phases of development.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Program Delivery

• Lead the full lifecycle of retail experience initiatives from real estate selection through construction and store opening.
• Translate direction into clear project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical documentation.
• Develop and manage detailed project timelines, ensuring milestones and phase gates are met.
• Manage external architects, engineers, and other consultants.
• Establish clear design objectives, deliverables, and approval checkpoints across:
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Construction Documentation
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, and build packages to ensure readiness for construction.

Execution & Site Oversight

• Serve as the central point of contact throughout project execution.
• Review weekly site progress updates and track critical path milestones.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts quickly and proactively.
• Conduct site visits to assess quality, mitigate risks, and prevent schedule or budget impacts.
• Protect creative intent through final installation and store opening.

Stakeholder Communication & Alignment

• Present design intent packages and final design packages to senior stakeholders.
• Align priorities, sequencing, and resource planning across teams.
• Communicate risks, trade-offs, and mitigation strategies clearly and effectively.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in retail design, store planning, architecture, or construction project management.
• Proven experience delivering retail environments from concept through build.
• Strong understanding of architectural drawing sets and construction documentation.
• Experience managing external architects, consultants, and contractors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (required).
• Ability to read and redline drawings with precision.
• Strong organizational and schedule management skills.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance creative excellence with operational and financial realities.
• Strategic thinker with strong executional discipline
• Detail-oriented with high design sensitivity
• Confident presenter to senior stakeholders
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global retail environment

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