Construction Project Lead

Primary Job Title:
Construction Project Lead

Alternate / Related Job Titles:
• Retail Construction Project Lead
• Architectural & Engineering Project Coordinator
• Construction Design Review Lead
• Store Development Project Lead

Location & Onsite Flexibility:
Marlborough, MA — Hybrid

Contract Details

Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Approximately 3 months
Start: As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate: $40–$45/hr

Job Summary

The Construction Project Lead oversees the scheduling, coordination, review, and approval of all Architectural and Engineering (A&E) construction documents for new store projects. This role ensures all documentation maintains the integrity of company Specifications Manuals and design standards, supporting large-scale retail construction and expansion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, manage, and distribute A&E drawing submittals to external consultants for review
• Ensure reviews are completed accurately and on schedule; manage and train external review consultants
• Create and distribute review reminders and documentation to support timely approvals
• Manage outside consultants for REH site surveys and HVAC M1 plans; review pricing and invoices
• Act as liaison between landlords, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Respond to daily inquiries from architects, engineers, vendors, project managers, and leadership
• Interface with landlords and developers to resolve A&E review issues; lead coordination meetings as needed
• Schedule, review, and distribute project site survey packages
• Maintain and annually update Specifications Manuals and MEP sample sets
• Partner with Store Planning on criteria drawings and specification details
• Review preliminary and final plans for miscellaneous and special projects
• Support store remodels, expansions, pre-planning, and buying office projects
• Assist in execution of construction for new and expansion stores supporting an annual capital budget exceeding $200M
• Evaluate atypical site conditions and support internal Construction and Store Planning teams
• Recommend corrections to criteria sets to improve clarity and usability for A&E firms
• Supervise and schedule project reviewers; make technical decisions as required
• Investigate and recommend alternate materials and specifications
• Keep construction project managers informed of specification and MEP updates
• Advise architects, engineers, and contractors on company requirements and monitor conformance

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education:
• Associate’s degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field
• Additional technical education in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Estimating, or Project Management, or equivalent work experience

Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
– Engineering or Architecture
– Store Design or Store Planning/Drafting
– Construction Superintendent or Project Management
– General Construction or Retail Construction

Technical & Professional Skills:
• Extensive knowledge of general construction and retail store planning
• Strong understanding of store layouts, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing specifications
• Solid background in plan preparation and retail construction methods
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam, Adobe, and Lucernex
• Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund

About the Company

Off-Price Apparel and Home Retailer
A Fortune 500 company and the leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. With more than 4,500 stores across nine countries and four e-commerce platforms, the company delivers unbeatable value while fostering an inclusive workplace and responsible corporate citizenship.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with many of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail organizations across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-00748