Store Development Director: Build & Launch New Stores

KREWE; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Health plans

Retirement plan

Education allowance

Paid time off

Frame allowance

Job summary

KREWE, a high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in New Orleans, is seeking a Director, Store Development & Build to own the end-to-end execution of new retail builds from lease handoff to opening. You will manage timelines, budgets, and vendor coordination with internal teams to deliver stores on time and on design standards.

Based in New Orleans or New York, this hands-on leadership role requires 7+ years in construction or store development, travel to project sites, and a track record delivering

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction management or store development.
• Experience managing full lifecycle retail or hospitality build-outs.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and build processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.
• Proven experience managing multiple retail or hospitality build-outs from lease handoff to opening.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive timelines and resolve issues in real time.
• Deep understanding of construction processes, permitting, and municipal requirements.
• Strong budget management experience including capex tracking, invoice management, and cost control.
• Experience sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendors and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Drive project timelines from lease handoff to opening.
• Identify risks early and resolve issues before schedule impact.
• Own project budgets from planning through completion.
• Track spend, manage invoices, and report cost variances.
• Source, onboard, and manage general contractors, vendors, and trade partners.
• Negotiate scopes of work and hold vendors accountable to timelines and quality.
• Build and maintain a strong, reliable vendor network.
• Conduct regular site visits and actively manage build progress.
• Ensure all work aligns with approved design packages.
• Flag and elevate deviations from design standards.
• Manage permit applications, approvals, and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with local codes and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve issues that could delay timelines.
• Maintain project trackers and documentation.
• Coordinate with Creative, Finance, Real Estate, and Operations teams.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Vendor management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

KREWE, a high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in New Orleans, is seeking a Director, Store Development & Build to own the end-to-end execution of new retail builds from lease handoff to opening. You will manage timelines, budgets, and vendor coordination with internal teams to deliver stores on time and on design standards.

Based in New Orleans or New York, this hands-on leadership role requires 7+ years in construction or store development, travel to project sites, and a track record delivering