Senior Project Manager

Overview

Alo Architecture + Design is a close-knit team of design professionals dedicated to elevating the Alo’s retail experience. We are expanding globally and seek a Senior Project Manager to oversee the design, development, and construction of our 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, develop project-specific design details and specifications, and ensure design intent is preserved through construction documents.

• Real Estate, Landlord & Pre-Construction: Partner with the real estate team on site evaluation, pre-lease due diligence, and lease negotiations; prepare feasibility studies and manage landlord communications.

• Construction Administration: Support the construction team in resolving RFIs and field issues, provide design-informed guidance, and 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