Retail Architect & Construction Project Manager - International Store Rollout

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, * 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 global 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.

• 5 years in retail project delivery, store rollouts, or architectural project management
• Demonstrated ownership of multiple projects simultaneously; with experience leading teams.
• Strong technical foundation: You read drawings, understand construction/engineering sequences, and catch coordination issues.
• Bilingual minimum: English (mandatory) & Spanish; French is a significant plus.
• 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.