Store Development Project Specialist – US Expansion

T&T Supermarket; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

T&T Supermarket is seeking a Project Specialist – Store Development to lead planning, coordination, and execution of new store development and retail space conversion across the U.S. This role focuses on transforming existing retail spaces into fully operational supermarket locations, rather than ground-up construction.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Specialist will support planning, coordination, and execution of store construction and renovation projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction project coordination or project management, preferably in multi-location grocery/supermarket chains or retail environments.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, mechanical drawings, construction plans, and technical specifications.
• Familiar with local construction permitting processes, building codes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong ownership, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Mandarin/Cantonese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project schedules, milestones, and deliverables for store construction and renovation projects.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks, delays, or coordination issues; communicate with the Project Manager.
• Maintain and update project schedules and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate activities among architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Review architectural drawings, construction plans, and technical specs; participate in site visits.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with safety requirements and regulations.
• Maintain project documentation including permits, drawings, inspection reports, contracts, and compliance records.
• Track vendor contracts, purchase orders, and invoices; support procurement of materials and services.
• Prepare project status reports and progress updates for management.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Procore/Bluebeam/Smartsheet

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

CAD

Job description

T&T Supermarket is seeking a Project Specialist – Store Development to lead planning, coordination, and execution of new store development and retail space conversion across the U.S. This role focuses on transforming existing retail spaces into fully operational supermarket locations, rather than ground-up construction.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Specialist will support planning, coordination, and execution of store construction and renovation projects nationwide.