Job Description:

Store Development & Projects Manager Jobs in Gurgaon

Retail | Civil | Interiors | Store Execution

Job Title: Store Development & Projects Manager
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, with travel to project locations across India
Experience: 5–10 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Function: Store Development / Retail Projects / Project Execution
Industry: Retail / Construction / Interiors / Store Development

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Store Development & Projects Manager to manage the end-to-end development and execution of retail stores across India.

The role will involve managing projects from site assessment and store planning through civil work, interior fit-outs, contractor and vendor management, quality control, cost management, and final store handover.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in retail store development, civil construction, commercial interiors, project execution, BOQ, estimation, contractor management, and site supervision.

This is a practical store execution and project management role, not a pure architecture or design position.

Key Responsibilities

Store Development & Site Assessment

• Visit project sites and assess construction and execution requirements.
• Prepare store development briefs covering civil, interiors, electrical, HVAC, lighting, signage, flooring, fixtures, and other requirements.
• Review layouts and drawings and identify execution-related challenges.
• Coordinate with architects, designers, consultants, landlords, and internal teams.

Civil & Interior Store Execution

Manage end-to-end execution of:

• Civil modifications
• Flooring and ceiling
• Painting and finishing
• Carpentry and furniture
• Glass and partitions
• Electrical and lighting
• HVAC and plumbing
• Fire-safety-related works
• Signage and façade
• Retail fixtures and fit-outs

Ensure all work is completed according to approved design, drawings, specifications, quality standards, timelines, and budgets.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Identify and coordinate civil, interior, electrical, HVAC, and specialist contractors.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotations.
• Prepare and review BOQs, measurements, estimates, and project costs.
• Negotiate with contractors and vendors.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain a reliable contractor/vendor network.

Project Management

• Manage projects from site handover to store opening.
• Prepare project schedules and execution plans.
• Monitor daily and weekly project progress.
• Coordinate multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, delays, and execution challenges.
• Implement corrective actions to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain project documentation and completion records.

Cost & Quality Control

• Prepare project cost estimates and budgets.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
• Review contractor measurements and bills.
• Control variations, additional works, and cost overruns.
• Conduct regular site inspections.
• Ensure quality of materials, workmanship, dimensions, and finishes.
• Prepare snag lists and ensure timely closure.

Store Handover

• Coordinate with Retail Operations, IT, Security, Visual Merchandising, and other teams.
• Ensure all civil and interior works are completed before the store opening date.
• Coordinate final testing and commissioning where required.
• Ensure the store is opening-ready and fully prepared for merchandising and operations.
• Complete final handover and close pending project issues.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

• 5–10 years of experience in store development, retail projects, civil construction, commercial interiors, or project execution.
• Hands-on experience in retail stores, showrooms, commercial spaces, restaurants, offices, malls, or similar projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction and interior fit-outs.
• Experience in contractor and vendor management.
• Good understanding of BOQ, estimation, measurements, costing, and contractor bills.
• Ability to read and understand architectural/interior drawings.
• Knowledge of civil, electrical, HVAC, flooring, ceiling, carpentry, lighting, and finishing works.
• Strong project planning, coordination, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project locations across India.

Educational Qualification

A degree in Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.

Strong practical experience may be considered in place of a formal architecture qualification.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in:

• Retail Store Development
• Retail Construction
• Store Fit-Outs
• Commercial Interiors
• Showrooms
• Shopping Malls
• Fashion & Lifestyle Retail
• Electronics & Technology Retail
• Multi-location Retail Projects

will be preferred.

Key Skills

Store Development | Retail Projects | Civil Construction | Interior Fit-Out | Store Execution | Contractor Management | Vendor Management | BOQ | Estimation | Cost Control | Site Supervision | Project Planning | Quality Control | Drawing Interpretation | MEP Coordination | Retail Construction

Key Performance Areas

• On-time store completion
• Project execution within approved budget
• Quality of civil and interior work
• Contractor and vendor performance
• Reduction in project delays and rework
• Effective cost control
• Timely closure of site issues
• Store readiness before the committed opening date

Why This Role Matters

This position requires a hands-on project execution professional who can take ownership of a retail project from an empty site to a fully completed, opening-ready store.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating people, contractors, vendors, budgets, timelines, quality, and on-site execution to ensure successful retail store launches.

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If you are looking to hire experienced professionals for Retail Store Development, Store Execution, Civil Projects, Interior Projects, Retail Construction, or Project Management, connect with Orbit Global HR Consultants – your recruitment partner for specialized retail and project execution hiring in Gurgaon and India.