Manager, Store Design & Construction - INTL MEXICO

Post Date

Sep 12, 2025

Location

Vancouver,
British Columbia

ZIP/Postal Code

V6J 1
Canada
Nov 17, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Architect

Req #

VAN-e868328c-826c-48cd-88b7-b6b9b700baaf

Pay Rate

$27 - $34 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

The Store Development team is responsible for the architectural layout planning, store design, and construction of all retail locations in México, inclusive of mainline stores, pop-up stores, outlets, and Alternate Channels innovative concept stores. We deliver on the company’s strategic growth plans through highly efficient operating standards and the focus of sweat, grow, connect as manifested through the execution of the brand’s pinnacle expression: the physical retail store. Through clarity, accuracy, and efficiency we support the business ambitions and enhance guest experience while delivering consistent design queues to create and reinforce a strong brand identity.

This role is ideal for a seasoned leader with experience in mature, global organizations and a strong background in project and program management. The Manager will oversee all functions of store design and construction in México, ensuring cohesive timelines, scalable processes, and strategic alignment with global standards. They will be responsible for transforming complex, ambiguous work into clean, repeatable systems and tools that support future growth. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on executor—able to zoom out to shape long-term vision and zoom in to guide detailed implementation. They will also play a key role in mentoring and upskilling the local team, helping to elevate capabilities and lead the transition to new systems and tools.

Key responsibilities and duties include:
• Oversee the portfolio of projects from site identification through design and construction, delivering to key milestones and metrics while staying within the approved financial plan.
• Lead the development and implementation of scalable processes and tools to support the design and construction team, ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Manage cross-functional coordination across internal and external partners, ensuring timely and high-quality execution of design and construction packages.
• Drive strategic planning and execution for store openings, optimizations, renovations, and relocations throughout México.
• Ensure all projects meet brand standards, building codes, health and safety regulations, and are delivered on time and on budget.
• Lead the transition to new systems and tools, supporting the evolution of store development practices in México.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Present and liaise with external stakeholders, including landlords and vendors, to gain approvals and ensure alignment.
• Report progress and updates to senior leadership, including the Senior Director, México and SVP of Strategic Enablement and New Business

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or equivalent experience within a construction environment
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction, design, and/or project management.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in leading a team in execution of retail store design and construction, ideally within a mature, global organization. – used to multiple scaled projects at once in a production timeline (ex. Hospitality, Retail)
• Proven expertise in project and program management, process design, and operational scalability.
• Fluent in AutoCAD, Acrobat Pro and Excel
• Strong understanding of local building codes and construction practices.
• Experience with vendor management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex initiatives from strategy through execution
• Ability to lead at both macro (strategy) and micro (execution) levels.
• Skilled at transforming ambiguous work into structured, scalable processes.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities; able to teach by doing.
• Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English
• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across teams.
• Experience in global organizations and capability building across region

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, and Smartsheet are a bonus.
• Retail experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.