Retail Store Construction Project Leader

Bealls, Inc.; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bealls Inc. in Matthews, NC seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead real estate construction projects from planning through turnover across a multi-site portfolio.

You will partner with real estate, operations, and external vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget openings that uphold brand standards and customer experience. The role requires 5+ years in retail construction, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong coordination skills for budgets, schedules, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing retail construction projects, including multi-site rollouts.
• Strong understanding of retail construction schedules, store opening coordination, and prototype execution.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, vendors, and competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Ability to lead construction activities and collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual scope of work and budgets for new potential store locations.
• Create and manage project schedules aligned to retail opening calendars.
• Lead bid processes and contractor selection; manage general contractors and vendors.
• Coordinate due diligence, permits, and compliance with local codes and lease requirements.
• Monitor progress, maintain critical path items, and ensure readiness for store openings.

Skills

Budget management

Schedule management

Vendor & contractor oversight

Construction project leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

Bealls Inc. in Matthews, NC seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead real estate construction projects from planning through turnover across a multi-site portfolio.

You will partner with real estate, operations, and external vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget openings that uphold brand standards and customer experience. The role requires 5+ years in retail construction, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong coordination skills for budgets, schedules, and compliance.