Hybrid Associate Project Manager, Retail Construction

at Thuma

• Job title: Associate Project Manager, Retail Construction
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Associate Project Manager supporting retail construction projects for Thuma's new locations. Joining a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods with focus on effective project management.

Responsibilities

• Help drive retail construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, including new store buildouts and renovations
• Coordinate with architects, designers, general contractors, vendors, landlords, and internal teams
• Support pre-construction activities including due diligence, bid coordination, and vendor onboarding
• Track permit submissions, inspections, and approvals
• Monitor construction progress and escalate + respond to issues that may impede project delivery while coordinating solution implementation.
• Manage punch lists, closeout documentation, warranties, and project turnover
• Partner with Retail Operations, Brand, Merchandising, and Finance teams to ensure stores are delivered ready for launch
• Develop, own and drive project schedules, milestone trackers, and action item logs
• Manage project budgets, invoices, and change orders; identify discrepancies and flag risks early
• Prepare weekly status reports and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external vendors on assigned projects
• Define and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets for owned workstreams
• Maintain organized and up-to-date project documentation across all phases
• Uphold consistent documentation and reporting standards across all retail construction projects
• Own maintenance, repairs, and ongoing store improvements across existing locations
• Lead installations in live store environments (fixtures, displays, system upgrades, minor remodels)
• Ensure all work is completed with minimal disruption to store operations
• Track recurring maintenance issues and support long-term optimization across the store portfolio

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience supporting retail, commercial, or tenant improvement construction projects
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying levels of complexity
• Proficiency with project management and documentation tools (Asana preferred)
• Experience managing maintenance or live-environment construction work
• Familiarity with construction budgets, schedules, invoices, RFIs, and change orders
• Basic understanding of permitting and inspections
• Ability to travel periodically to project sites during key phases of construction and store openings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts
• Knowledge of store system setups is a bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental + vision coverage options with generous employer contributions
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and company sponsored membership at One Medical
• Employee Discount: We provide an employee discount of 40% off all Thuma products
• Cell Phone Stipend: $100 per month to recognize that you will use your cell phone for work related things
• Commute Reimbursement: Up to $150 per month for your commute to our office
• A complimentary product credit when you start, worth up to $2,000