Assistant Project Manager, Store Development

Summary

The Assistant Project Manager facilitates execution of store development projects from concept through completion, coordinating schedules, budgets, design deliverables, contractors, and stakeholders. Working with the Project Manager and Director of Store Development, the role ensures projects meet agreed budgets, schedules, and quality standards while proactively identifying and escalating risks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support multiple store development projects including new showroom openings, renovations, and capital improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules and proactively escalate timeline risks.
• Prepare, track, and manage project budgets, cost estimates, change orders, and variations.
• Manage relationships with architects, contractors, installers, consultants, and brand partners.
• Support store planning and design activities, maintain design sign-off documentation, and prepare renderings as required.
• Monitor project progress and quality, coordinate corrective actions, punch list completion, and project closeout.
• Facilitate project handovers to retail and operational teams and conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of project management experience in construction or related fields.
• Experience in retail construction and fit-outs.
• Proven ability to work to strict timelines and within budget.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and budgetary management skills.
• Effective communication skills for interaction at all levels of the business.
• IT competence with MS Office suite, CAD software, and rendering software.