Retail Architect & Construction Project Manager – International Store Rollout
About the job
Location: Barcelona
TheCore-studio is an international retail design and project delivery firm. We work on store rollouts and architectural coordination for global brands across Europe and beyond. We're looking for a Retail Architect & Project Manager with around 5 years of experience in retail or store rollout projects to join our team in Barcelona and lead the delivery of international retail projects.
Lead project strategy & delivery: Own projects from feasibility and due diligence through design, permitting, and store opening;
make key calls on scope, timeline, and risk mitigation
Manage multidisciplinary teams: Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and local contractors.
Client & stakeholder management: Be the single point of contact for international brands;
present status, negotiate scope changes, manage expectations across parties.
Technical & architectural oversight: Review and approve architectural and engineering deliverables;
conduct plan checks;
ensure quality and coordination across disciplines
Project controls: Build and own project schedules, budgets, workback plans;
track milestones and KPIs;
identify and escape risks early
Documentation & reporting: Maintain project records, lessons learned, and delivery documentation for rollout programs
We're Looking For:
5 years in retail project delivery, store rollouts,



or architectural project management
Demonstrated ownership of multiple projects simultaneously;
with experience leadingteams.
Strong technical foundation: You read drawings, understand construction/engineering sequences, and catch coordination issues.
Bilingual minimum: English (mandatory) & Spanish;
French is a significantplus.
Client-facing maturity: You communicate clearly with senior stakeholders across cultures
Proficiency: AutoCAD (2D/3D), Revit, or equivalent;
MS Project;
Excel
Proactive problem-solver: You identify risks before they elevate
On-site construction or site supervision experience is a plus.
What we offer
Work on international retail projects across EMEA region
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and project managers
Contribute to the delivery of innovative spaces for integral retail brands
Develop coordination and project management skills in an international environment
Support from dedicated team handling coordination and logistics
Office based in Barcelona with a collaborative multidisciplinary team
20% work from home
Intensive Friday schedule (shorter hours Friday afternoon)
Private health insurance
Permanent contract
Important note:: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have existing legal work authorization in Spain or the EU.
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📌 Retail Construction Project Manager Barcelona
🏢 thecore-studio
📍 Barcelona