Project Manager - Store Development

As T&T celebrates over 30 years as Canada’s favorite Asian grocery destination, the company is also expanding into the United States. In 2024, T&T opened its first U.S. flagship store in Bellevue, Washington, located at the Marketplace nning 76,000 square feet, it is the largest Asian specialty supermarket in Washington state. Our first California Store located at San Jose will be opened in June 2026.

To support its U.S. growth, T&T has established a regional office in the greater Los Angeles area to expand its vendor network and build partnerships with American food suppliers.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Store Development to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of new store development and retail space conversion projects across the U.S. This role focuses primarily on transforming existing retail spaces into fully operational supermarket locations, rather than ground-up construction.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager or Construction Director, you will oversee multiple projects from pre‑construction through completion. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, including architects, engineers, vendors, and general contractors—to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

This is a high‑impact role offering the opportunity to drive store expansion and play a key part in shaping our retail footprint.

The position is based in Brea, CA, and requires travel as needed.

• Develop and review project plans including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements for new store construction and renovation projects.
• Coordinate project activities from planning through construction completion and store turnover.
• Monitor project schedules and milestones to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Research and recommend materials, equipment, and tools that meet operational needs and standards.
• Identify potential project risks or delays and implement appropriate solutions or corrective actions.
• Ensure construction activities comply with Company standards, lease requirements, and applicable building codes and regulations.
• Establish and implement an efficient and effective Construction Management System to monitor and manage all active projects.

• Coordinate with architects/designers, electrical and mechanical engineers, consultants, general contractors, and vendors to support successful project delivery.
• Review contractor proposals and participate in vendor selection processes.
• Manage vendor relationships and equipment procurement timelines, ensuring delivery schedules meet business requirements and operational readiness standards.
• Negotiate vendor agreements and construction contracts in coordination with company leadership.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure work is completed according to project specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Manage vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare project budgets and monitor expenditures to ensure projects remain within approved financial parameters.
• Review project costs, approve invoices within assigned authority, and track financial performance throughout the construction process.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate documentation of contracts, invoices, and payment approvals.

• Supervise and provide clear direction, daily scheduling, timely follow‑up, coaching, guidance, constructive performance feedback/evaluations to project team members to ensure effective performance.
• Assign and prioritize project‑related tasks to ensure project deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Coordinate work activities between internal team members and external project partners.

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure project requirements align with operational needs and initiatives.
• Supervise multiple project teams to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to timelines and budgets, keeping…