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How much do director retail construction jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for director retail construction in the United States is $136,375.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,500.00 and $161,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director retail construction?

A Director of Retail Construction oversees the planning, budgeting, and execution of retail construction projects. They manage project timelines, coordinate with contractors, ensure compliance with regulations, and align construction efforts with business goals. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and experience in construction management. The director ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards to support the company's retail expansion or renovation initiatives.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a director retail construction?

A Director Retail Construction oversees multiple retail construction projects, guiding them from planning through completion while ensuring they meet quality, timeline, and budget criteria. Typical daily tasks include managing project teams, coordinating with architects, vendors, and contractors, monitoring progress against schedules, and addressing unexpected construction challenges. You’ll regularly review project plans, approve invoices, and communicate status updates to executive leadership. The role also involves visiting job sites to ensure compliance with company standards and safety regulations. Collaboration across departments is common, making strong interpersonal and organizational skills key for success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the director retail construction position?

To thrive as a Director Retail Construction, you need a deep understanding of construction management, retail operations, budgeting, and project leadership, typically supported by a degree in construction management or a related field and significant industry experience. Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project), blueprint reading, and relevant certifications like PMP or OSHA safety credentials is highly valued. Outstanding communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and team leadership skills set top performers apart in this position. These abilities are crucial for delivering projects on time and within budget while aligning construction execution with overall retail business goals.

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Infographic showing various Director Retail Construction job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $136,375 per year, or $65.6 per hour.

Director of Retail Investments

Continental Realty

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$300K - $450K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Director – Retail Investments

About Continental Realty Corporation

Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) is a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating company with fully integrated capabilities across acquisitions, asset management, and in-house operations. Founded in 1960, the firm owns and manages a $4.5B+ portfolio spanning over 10 million square feet of retail properties nationwide and approximately 10,500 apartment units throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

CRC is currently investing its seventh fund and continuing to scale its acquisition platform and capital formation capabilities to support future growth across multiple strategies and market cycles.

The Role

The Director – Retail Investments will be responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and executing retail real estate investments, with a focus on open-air shopping centers. This individual will play a central role in driving new investment activity within a defined regional focus and will lead transactions from initial sourcing through closing.

This role offers a meaningful degree of autonomy while operating in close collaboration with senior leadership. This position reports directly to the Chief Investment Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing & Market Coverage

  • Source acquisition opportunities through active coverage of brokers, owners, and market participants within assigned region(s) and/or product type(s)
  • Focus on marketed and off-market retail investment opportunities generally exceeding $20 million
  • Build and maintain relationships with property owners, brokerage firms and other market participants on a national, regional and local level
  • Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of target markets, tenant trends, and competitive dynamics

Underwriting & Investment Analysis

  • Lead underwriting and valuation of acquisition opportunities
  • Work closely with internal analysts to produce accurate and timely underwriting materials
  • Develop value-add strategies, including leasing assumptions, capital expenditure requirements, and capital markets assumptions
  • Present investment opportunities to senior leadership and Investment Committee

Transaction Execution

  • Lead all aspects of the acquisition process, including contract negotiation, due diligence, and closing
  • Coordinate with internal teams (asset management, leasing, accounting ) and 3rd parties (legal, lenders, consultants)
  • Drive deal timelines and ensure efficient, detail-oriented execution

Market Intelligence & Strategy

  • Track market activity, pricing trends, and comparable transactions within target region(s)
  • Provide insight into evolving retail trends and implications for acquisition strategy
  • Participate in portfolio construction strategy and capital deployment planning

Qualifications

  • 7–12+ years of experience in retail real estate acquisitions, investments, or brokerage
  • Demonstrated experience sourcing and closing real estate transactions, preferably shopping centers
  • Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills
  • Advance Argus experience
  • Established relationships within the retail brokerage community, with the ability to continue building coverage
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively direct and collaborate with internal analysts and cross-functional teams
  • Familiarity with institutional investment processes and fund structures preferred

Additional Requirements

  • Regular travel within assigned region(s)
  • Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, vertically integrated investment platform


Send a resume to corpjobs@crcrealty.com.  EOE.