Retail Store Manager

Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $50-54 Hourly W2, hourly, with benefits Start Date: Aug 10, 2026 Partner with Aquent on an exciting contract opportunity supporting one of the world's leading specialty retailers in the home furnishings and retail industry. This role offers the opportunity to work on new store openings, remodels, and global retail projects while partnering with experienced Store Design, Real Estate, Construction, and Operations teams. If you enjoy coordinating complex design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and helping bring physical retail environments to life, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do You'll help support the planning, coordination, and execution of retail store development projects from early site selection through construction and grand opening. Responsibilities Coordinate multiple retail store development projects simultaneously Support Design Managers throughout the entire project lifecycle Prepare design development packages for executive approval Coordinate with architects, consultants, Real Estate, Construction, and Operations Review project information for accuracy and completeness Track project schedules, approvals, and milestones Maintain project documentation including drawings, shop drawings, renderings, construction photos, and samples Prepare executive presentation materials Monitor construction progress and communicate project updates Help ensure projects remain organized and on schedule What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who enjoys organization as much as design. Qualifications Retail, commercial, hospitality, workplace, or architectural design projects Coordinating multiple design or construction projects simultaneously Working with architects, consultants, contractors, or construction teams Construction documents, design development, or project coordination Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Strong written and verbal communication Exceptional attention to detail Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment Nice to Have Retail store design experience Adobe Creative Suite AutoCAD Revit SketchUp Bluebeam Interior Design, Architecture, or Construction Management degree Experience supporting new construction or remodeling projects Why Apply? Work with one of the world's most recognized retail brands. Gain experience supporting high-profile retail store development projects across multiple brands. Partner with experienced design, construction, and real estate professionals. Build experience across the complete store development lifecycle-from site selection through grand opening. Join a collaborative team where organization, communication, and initiative are highly valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr