Director of Store Construction

Salary Range: 160000 to 190000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end store construction processes, including pre-construction planning, bidding, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and close-out
• Manage general contractors, architects, engineers, and other external partners to ensure timely and on-budget delivery
• Partner closely with internal cross-functional teams including Real Estate, Store Design, Finance, Retail Operations, and Visual Merchandising
• Oversee permitting, landlord coordination, and compliance with local building codes and regulations
• Develop and manage construction budgets, forecasts, and reporting tools to drive cost efficiency
• Establish and implement construction standards and best practices that support scalability
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a growing construction and New Store Opening team
• Identify and troubleshoot issues proactively and provide solutions that minimize disruption to timelines or budgets
• Evaluate construction quality and ensure brand consistency across all retail locations

Required Skills

• 6+ years of progressive experience in retail construction or project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
• Proven success in managing multi-site retail expansion
• Deep understanding of construction project phases, from design review through store opening
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets and vendor negotiations
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator
• Travel up to 30–40% required, depending on project locations
• Based in Los Angeles or willing to relocate