Retail Construction Growth Executive

LGE Design Build; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LGE Design Build in Phoenix is seeking a Project Executive — Retail Commercial to drive growth and ensure superior delivery across the retail portfolio. You will own the retail pipeline from pursuit through close, lead multi-site projects, and act as the primary executive contact for top clients.

You will partner with Business Development and Preconstruction to expand relationships with developers and brands, manage division P&L, mentor teams, and uphold safety, quality, and process standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial construction, with at least 5 years in retail projects.
• Track record managing multi-site and brand-driven retail programs (QSR, big-box, inline, pad site, or mixed-use).
• Established relationships with retail developers, national or regional brands, and/or tenant rep brokers in the Phoenix market.
• Strong knowledge of prototype management, permitting, schedule sequencing, and tenant improvement delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to originate and close construction contracts; comfortable leading client meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
• Active ICSC participation or equivalent retail real estate network engagement.
• Ability to lead multiple project teams concurrently and grow a team.
• Business acumen to own pursuit strategy, project budgeting, cost forecasting, and division P&L.
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel regionally 15–25% for client meetings, site visits, and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Own the retail pipeline — identify, pursue, and close new retail construction opportunities across the Phoenix MSA and surrounding markets.
• Lead all pursuit efforts for retail projects: proposals, interviews, RFQ/RFP responses, and client presentations.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with retail developers, brands, tenant brokers, and CRE owners.
• Leverage the integrated design‑build model as a competitive differentiator in every client conversation and proposal.
• Lead multiple retail and commercial projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Guide project management through design coordination, permitting, construction, and turnover, while mentoring team members.

Skills

Commercial construction

Retail projects

Multi-site delivery

Client relationship management

Business development

Budgeting & P&L

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

LGE Design Build in Phoenix is seeking a Project Executive — Retail Commercial to drive growth and ensure superior delivery across the retail portfolio. You will own the retail pipeline from pursuit through close, lead multi-site projects, and act as the primary executive contact for top clients.

You will partner with Business Development and Preconstruction to expand relationships with developers and brands, manage division P&L, mentor teams, and uphold safety, quality, and process standards.