Senior Store Planner

DeWinter BH; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

DeWinter Group is seeking a Senior Store Planner in Marlborough, MA to lead planning and execution of retail projects from site evaluation through final architectural criteria. The role requires balancing operational needs, brand standards, and construction constraints while coordinating with Real Estate, Construction, and Design teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in store planning or architecture, proficiency with REVIT and AutoCAD, and strong communication and organizational skills to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in retail store planning, architecture, interior design, space planning, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead planning projects from site evaluation to final criteria.
• Strong understanding of store planning, fixture layouts, and construction processes.
• Experience evaluating sites, lease requirements, and landlord criteria.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of retail projects including openings, relocations, expansions, remodels, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, Store Operations, Design, landlords, architects, and consultants.
• Develop practical planning solutions balancing brand standards and site constraints.
• Manage multiple projects, milestones, and risk escalation with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Architecture

Equivalent certificate

Bachelor’s degree beneficial

Tools

REVIT

ACAD/AUTOCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Store Planner

Overview

Lead the planning and execution of retail projects spanning new store openings, relocations, expansions, remodels, and special initiatives. As a Senior Store Planner, you’ll guide projects from site evaluation and pre-development planning through fixture planning and final architectural criteria, balancing operational needs, brand standards, site constraints, and construction requirements.

This role partners closely with Real Estate, Construction, Store Operations, Design, landlords, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders to develop practical, high-quality planning solutions. You’ll manage a diverse project portfolio, provide technical expertise to the broader team, identify and resolve planning challenges, and help drive consistent, efficient execution across projects.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in retail store planning, architecture, interior design, space planning, design development, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of REVIT; REVIT usage and project applications must be clearly demonstrated on the resume or in the resume summary.
• Working knowledge of ACAD/AUTOCAD.
• Experience with retail store and fixture layouts preferred; architectural firm experience will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of:
• Retail store planning and fixture layouts
• Operational requirements and department adjacencies
• Architectural principles and construction processes
• Space allocation and utilization strategies
• Building systems, lease requirements, accessibility standards, and applicable building codes
• Experience evaluating sites and developing preliminary planning solutions.
• Ability to interpret surveys, lease requirements, landlord criteria, construction constraints, and other project information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and external project partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently evaluate planning issues, recommend solutions, manage project milestones, and elevate significant risks appropriately.

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience supporting retail development projects from site evaluation through final design documentation.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam.
• Experience applying chain-specific prototypes, fixture standards, architectural criteria, and planning guidelines.
• Experience coordinating with landlords, architects, consultants, and construction teams.
• Background contributing to process improvements, planning standards, or department best practices.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering Technology, Interior Design, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Equivalent certificate and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree or additional education in a related discipline is beneficial.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably in retail store planning, architectural planning, interior design, or space planning.

Other Requirements

• Work arrangement: Hybrid.
• Location: Marlborough, MA.
• Onsite schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday onsite each week.
• Work schedule: 36.25-hour work week.
• Employment type: Contract-to-hire.
• Must be eligible for W2 employment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with onsite and remote project stakeholders.
• Must be able to manage multiple active projects and meet established planning milestones and quality standards.