Company Description
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.
Job Description
The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for assisting the Construction Manager(s) with multiple new retail construction projects, relocations, pop-ups, and remodels of existing stores. This position is responsible for the entirety of each project's lifecycle and ensuring there is a seamless transition from construction into the new store opening phase. The assistant project manager will support the entire project team to meet Vuori's quality standards and make sure each project is delivered on time and within budget.
What you'll get to do:
- Assist the Construction Manager(s) in managing multiple retail construction projects from preconstruction handoff through turnover and closeout.
- Develop and track project milestones, schedules, and key deliverables to support on-time store openings.
- Review General Contractor schedules and weekly reports, identify potential risks or delays, and escalate critical issues to the Construction Manager.
- Partner with the Cost Manager and Construction Manager during project handoff to understand approved budgets, contractor scope, allowances, exclusions, and identified project risks.
- Support with project cost tracking throughout construction, including commitments, invoices, change orders, forecasts, and contingency.
- Review and process pay applications, invoices, and change orders for completeness, supporting documentation, and alignment with approved project scope and budget.
- Review construction drawings and specifications and support the RFI, submittal, drawing coordination, and document-control processes.
- Coordinate with landlords, consultants, contractors, and other project partners to support permitting, approvals, inspections, and other project requirements.
- Manage owner-vendor deliverables, including fixtures, signage, lighting, technology, security, graphics, and FF&E, to ensure delivery and installation align with project schedules.
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners, including Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, IT, Security, Facilities, and Finance, to support construction milestones and store-opening readiness.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, quality, schedule, and compliance with Vuori standards.
- Represent Vuori professionally with General Contractors, architects, engineers, landlords, vendors, and other external partners.
- Maintain and monitor project punch lists and drive outstanding items through completion.
- Coordinate project closeout documentation, including warranties, final lien waivers, as-built drawings, and documentation required for applicable tenant improvement allowance reimbursement.
- Partner with the Facilities team following turnover to support warranty items and resolution of outstanding construction-related issues.
Qualifications
Who you are:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 4+ years of experience in retail construction, commercial construction, general contracting, architecture, or owner-side project management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction documentation, terminology, sequencing, schedules, and cost management.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with tight and shifting timelines.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively work with internal teams and external partners.
- Independent, self-motivated team player who can work with appropriate autonomy in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and escalate project risks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Experience with construction project-management platforms such as Procore preferred.
- Ability to travel as needed to active project sites, including overnight travel as required.
- Ability to occasionally support critical project activities outside standard business hours to meet construction and store-opening milestones.
Additional Information
Our investment in you:
At Vuori, we're proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $80,100 per year - $103,000 per year.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.