Construction Manager, Retail

Thuma•San Francisco, CA

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thuma is seeking a Construction Manager to lead retail buildouts, renovations, and fleet improvements from due diligence through opening and closeout. The role owns project scope, budget, schedule, and finish quality while coordinating internal teams and external partners to deliver premium, launch-ready retail environments, including a cafe and hospitality component. The Construction Manager leads pre-construction diligence, contractor bidding and selection, permitting, procurement, construction, inspections, commissioning, and turnover. This includes interpreting architectural, structural, and MEP documents; identifying scope gaps and constructability issues; managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, budgets, invoices, and project schedules; and reporting risks and decisions to stakeholders. The role also supports existing stores with maintenance, repairs, and installations, minimizing disruption to operations and using lessons learned to improve future specifications and standards. The position is based in the Bay Area and requires travel 30–50% of the time to job sites and current retail locations. Thuma describes its work approach as hybrid, with flexible hours and flexible PTO.

Requirements

At least 5 years managing retail, commercial, or tenant improvement construction, delivering multiple concurrent buildouts from pre-construction through closeout.
Based in the Bay Area and willing to travel 30–50% of the time to job sites and current retail locations.
Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP construction sets and specifications; identify scope gaps and constructability issues; coordinate technical resolutions; and communicate technical concepts clearly in writing and verbally.
Experience leading GC and subcontractor RFPs, leveling bids, negotiating scopes and pricing, and holding contractors accountable across concurrent projects.
Hands-on ownership of budgets, forecasts, schedules, invoices, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
Sound cost, quality, and schedule judgment.
Knowledge of construction methods, building systems, permitting, inspections, and applicable codes, and ability to coordinate compliance with licensed design professionals and contractors.
Ability to travel to project sites during key construction phases and store openings.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing maintenance and construction in operating stores.
Knowledge of store system setups.
Proficiency with project management and documentation tools; Asana is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead concurrent retail construction projects, including the cafe and hospitality component, from due diligence through closeout, with accountability for schedule, budget, and quality.
Partner with Retail Operations, Brand, Merchandising, and Finance to deliver launch-ready stores.
Manage architects, designers, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and landlords, establishing clear responsibilities and deliverables.
Coordinate permitting and inspections with architects, contractors, and local authorities, resolving delays that could affect construction or opening.
Lead pre-construction diligence and RFPs for general contractors and directly engaged subcontractors; define bid packages, level bids, identify exclusions and scope gaps, negotiate pricing and schedules, and recommend awards within budget.
Interpret architectural, structural, and MEP construction sets, details, schedules, and specifications; identify conflicts, missing scope, and constructability issues; and drive RFIs and resolutions.
Inspect work against approved drawings, specifications, and finish standards; manage punch lists, commissioning, closeout documentation, warranties, and turnover.
Own integrated project schedules covering design handoffs, permitting, procurement, construction, and opening; monitor critical-path activities and implement recovery plans when milestones are at risk.
Own project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, contingency, and invoice review.
Evaluate change orders for scope, pricing, and schedule impact; negotiate where appropriate and obtain required approvals before work proceeds.
Serve as the primary contact for internal teams and external vendors.
Report weekly on budget, schedule, quality, and risks; escalate decisions early with recommendations and cost and timing trade-offs.
Define complete scopes of work across contractors and owner-supplied packages; manage long-lead procurement, quantities, and delivery coordination.
Maintain organized, current project documentation and consistent reporting standards across retail construction projects.
Lead value engineering with designers and contractors, balancing cost, schedule, durability, and guest experience.
Apply lessons learned to refine standard details, build a reliable contractor network, and establish cost benchmarks.
Lead maintenance, repairs, and installations in operating stores, completing work safely with minimal operational disruption and incorporating recurring issues into future specifications.
Work with external vendors and owners' representatives as necessary to complete projects on time and on budget.

Benefits

401(k) program with company matching up to 6% of employee contributions.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions.
100% paid parental leave.
Company-sponsored One Medical and WellHub memberships.
Participation in an employee stock option plan.
Flexible hours and flexible PTO.
Hybrid work approach.
13 company holidays each year.
40% discount on almost all Thuma products.
$100 per month cell phone stipend.
Up to $150 per month commute reimbursement for commuting to the office.
Complimentary product credit upon joining, valued up to $3,000.