Store Design & Construction Coordinator

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $27-31 Hourly (W2, Hourly, with benefits) Start Date: Jul 6, 2026 Aquent is partnering with a leading global retailer dedicated to crafting inspiring spaces for customers worldwide. Our client is at the forefront of designing and constructing high-quality retail environments for a diverse portfolio of beloved brands, ensuring every store delivers an exceptional and engaging experience. Retail Store Development Opportunity Do you love great retail experiences and ever wonder what goes into bringing a store concept to life? We’re looking for an organized and proactive coordinator who is excited about retail brands, customer experience, and helping turn store concepts into reality. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing details, collaborating with teams, and taking ownership of projects from planning through execution. We’re looking for a highly organized and motivated early‑career professional to support the planning and execution of retail store projects across multiple brands. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1-3 years of experience who has had exposure to project planning, design documentation, or construction processes, and is looking to grow in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. What You’ll Do Project Planning & Coordination Support project planning from Design Development through Construction Drawings and Permit submission. Track key milestones and timelines across multiple store projects. Coordinate updates between Design, Construction, Real Estate, and external partners. Documentation & Process Support Organize and maintain project files, including drawings, plans, and approvals. Track permit submissions, approvals, and status updates. Manage document flow across shared systems (e.g., SharePoint or similar). Construction Coordination Monitor progress updates and flag potential risks or delays. Track milestones across both internal teams and external partners (including landlords). Support coordination of construction‑related communications and updates. Team & Administrative Support Assist with preparing presentations and project materials for reviews. Support scheduling, invoice tracking, and general coordination tasks. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone with project‑based work experience who is ready to build on that foundation. You Might Be a Great Fit If You Have 1-3 years of experience. Have exposure to project planning, design development, construction documentation, or permitting processes. Understand or have worked with project milestones and timelines. Are highly organized and detail‑oriented. Can manage multiple tasks and follow through on deadlines. Communicate clearly and work well across teams. Are proactive and take ownership of tasks. Key Experience That Will Set You Apart Exposure to design development, construction drawings, or permit processes. Experience tracking project milestones across multiple stakeholders. Experience working with external partners (vendors, landlords, consultants, etc.). Familiarity with project documentation or shared file systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar tracking tools. Why This Role Gain hands‑on experience across the full retail store development lifecycle. Work closely with design, construction, and real estate teams. Build foundational skills in project planning and coordination. Exposure to real‑world construction and permitting processes. Role Details Location: San Francisco (4 days onsite required). Contract role with potential to extend. Standard full‑time hours. Who This Is Perfect For Have had some exposure to design, construction, or project planning environments. Enjoy tracking details, timelines, and milestones. Want to grow in retail development, construction, or project coordination. Are comfortable working across multiple teams and priorities. This role is not focused on hands‑on design or creative production—it’s centered on coordination, organization, and supporting project execution. The target hiring compensation range for this role is $27 to $31/hr. Compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Benefits Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans. Paid sick leave. Retirement plans with a match. Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr Skill