Retail Construction Project Coordinator

Who We Are:

Kane Realty Corporation (KRC) is a full service real estate development and management company focused on office, retail, multi-family and mixed-use properties of the highest quality. Based in Raleigh, NC since 1978, KRC is dedicated to the goal of creating irresistible places where people will naturally want to gather. Through meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of the property from design and construction management to leasing and property management, Kane's mission is to build places that improve the quality of life of their businesses, their employees, residents and visitors. Kane offers a unique environment that fosters individual growth, rewards performance and provides the opportunity to work on pioneering development projects.

Who We Need:

Kane Realty is seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated, and organized individual to join our team as a Retail Construction Project Coordinator. This position will support the Senior Retail Project Manager in overseeing the construction and tenant upfit of retail spaces within our mixed-use developments. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless execution of retail construction projects by managing documentation, schedules, construction logistics, and communication across internal and external teams.

How This Role Creates Value:

• Coordinate, track, and execute a wide range of tasks related to tenant buildouts and landlord-scope retail construction to help ensure timely and successful store openings.
• Provide pre-construction support by assisting with contractor site walks, preconstruction meetings, and tracking receipt of required pre-construction documentation.
• Manage day-to-day coordination of construction logistics with retail tenant contractors and facilitate necessary approvals with on-site management and public safety teams.
• Track retail construction files such as pay applications, invoices, payment status, and proactively report discrepancies to the Senior Project Manager.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date project files, including lease exhibits, contracts, construction drawings, contractor forms, closeout documents, and project trackers.
• Assist in the collection and coordination of project closeout materials such as as-built drawings, lien waivers, and certificates of occupancy or completion.

Who You Are:

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with a sense of urgency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Assertive and confident in directing contractors to comply with project guidelines, retail construction protocols, and property-specific rules & regulations.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable following retail construction-related financial procedures, including
  tenant improvement reimbursement documentation.
• Self-motivated and resourceful; able to work independently while also collaborating
  within a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of Adobe, Bluebeam, Yardi or similar software is preferred.

What You Offer:

• BA/BS degree with 2–4 years of experience in a construction, development, or project-based environment.
• Experience in commercial retail tenant upfits is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in commercial construction or project management support is a plus.