Retail Construction Project Coordinator: Lead Store Builds

Kelly Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Bonus & holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator in San Jose, CA, to support new store construction and renovations. The role reports to the Construction Project Manager and involves planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and coordination with internal teams and external vendors.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field and at least 5 years of retail/construction coordination experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant construction or project coordination experience, preferably in retail or commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and tracking new store construction and renovation projects.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinate communication with internal teams, contractors, consultants, landlords, and local authorities.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including schedules, contracts, and progress reports.
• Participate in vendor selection and negotiation processes.
• Support procurement by reviewing materials, equipment, and service proposals.
• Track project budgets, invoices, and payment schedules in collaboration with finance.
• Assist with obtaining permits, licenses, and approvals to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining departmental systems, workflows, and documentation standards.
• Oversee project administration and communicate with stakeholders.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Project Coordination

Reading blueprints

Procurement

Documentation

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator in San Jose, CA, to support new store construction and renovations. The role reports to the Construction Project Manager and involves planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and coordination with internal teams and external vendors.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field and at least 5 years of retail/construction coordination experience.