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Senior Project Manager, Architecture & Store Design

ALO · Los Angeles, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteProject Management$130k–$160k/yrFull-time

Overview

Alo Architecture + Design is a close-knit team of design professionals dedicated to elevating the Alo’s retail experience. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the design, development, and administration of multiple retail projects.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full design, development, and administration lifecycle for a portfolio of 10-15 retail projects simultaneously, from feasibility through construction.

  • Build and maintain preliminary project schedules, milestone tracking, and risk logs; proactively flagging delays and developing mitigation plans.

  • Lead cross-functional coordination across internal design, real estate, construction, visual merchandising, and brand teams, ensuring approvals move efficiently and decisions are documented.

  • Design Leadership & Brand Standards: Lead the internal design process, direct the development of plans, elevations, sections, details, specifications, and renderings to a consistently elevated standard. Champion Alo's brand and design standards across every project.

  • Real Estate, Landlord & Pre-Construction: Partner with the real estate team on site evaluation, pre-lease due diligence, and lease negotiations. Manage landlord communications related to design approvals, project set-up, and tenant coordination.

  • Construction Administration: Support the construction team in resolving RFIs and field issues, providing timely, design-informed guidance. Conduct on-site observations to verify design intent, construction quality, and code compliance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

  • 10-15 years of design and project management experience, with a strong preference for retail, hospitality, or high-volume multi-site experience

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project

  • Significant working knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and documentation

  • Strong working knowledge of retail-related ADA compliance and applicable building codes

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and defend design decisions to internal leadership, landlords, and consultants

  • Strong relationship management, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Sustainable building practice experience preferred; LEED AP is a plus

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