Capital Project Manager

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)•Seattle, WA

About The Position

REI is seeking a Capital Project Manager to support its network of existing retail stores, focusing on retrofits, renovations, and asset replacements. The role contributes to the Co-Op’s Capital Reinvestment Strategy by coordinating capital projects with cross-functional teams, including Architecture, Store Planning, Fixtures, Construction, Finance, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Sourcing. The position maintains capital-planning databases for the retail fleet and tracks multiple projects at different stages of the project life cycle. It develops project plans, informational documents, and preliminary schedules, and guides cross-functional ownership for complex remodel and asset-replacement projects. The role requires national travel of up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in facilities, construction, or program/project management.
Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications and communicating with construction and project partners.
Experience managing multiple projects across different locations, including budgets, schedules, deadlines, and project resources.
Strong organization, communication, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage changing priorities and work independently and with cross-functional teams.
Experience using project management and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Workfront, Microsoft Office, or similar tools.
Ability to travel nationally up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting retail locations.

Responsibilities

Manage capital projects from planning through completion, including estimates, budgets, competitive bids, schedules, construction progress, punch lists, closeout documentation, and warranty needs.
Own project schedules and budgets, balancing multiple projects and priorities while keeping work on time and within budget.
Partner with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to align on project requirements, milestones, decisions, and store needs.
Maintain capital-planning and asset-tracking tools to support current projects and long-term planning across the retail fleet.
Track contractor and vendor performance against agreed-upon standards, service expectations, costs, and project requirements.
Communicate project progress, risks, and next steps so partners can make decisions and keep projects moving.
Travel nationally up to 25% of the time.