Assistant Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 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.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Independent, self-motivated team player able to work with appropriate autonomy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and escalate project risks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction project-management platforms such as Procore.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience is also accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 risks.
• Support construction cost tracking, 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 scope and budget.
• Review construction drawings and specifications and support RFI, submittal, drawing coordination, and document-control processes.
• Coordinate with landlords, consultants, contractors, and other project partners on permitting, approvals, inspections, and other project requirements.
• Manage owner-vendor deliverables, including fixtures, signage, lighting, technology, security, graphics, and FF&E, to align delivery and installation with project schedules.
• Coordinate with Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, IT, Security, Facilities, and Finance on 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 closeout documentation, including warranties, final lien waivers, as-built drawings, and documentation required for applicable tenant improvement allowance reimbursement.
• Partner with the Facilities team after turnover to support warranty items and resolve outstanding construction-related issues.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits