Overview

We’re looking for a Store Design Project Manager to help bring our retail and wholesale environments to life. The Project Manager will support the successful execution of Veronica Beard's retail development program by combining design coordination, project management, procurement, timelines, budget oversight, and schedule management. This position will strengthen day-to-day project execution, improve project accountability and reporting, reduce administrative demands on senior management, and support efficient delivery of new stores, renovations, and refreshes while maintaining Veronica Beard's design standards and brand identity. This role will oversee projects from design development through store opening. Working closely with internal teams, architects, designers, contractors, and landlords, the Project Manager will ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with brand standards. With a strong eye for design and detail, this individual will play a key role in creating elevated retail environments that enhance customer experience and support business growth.

Responsibilities

Develop design packages, including floor plans, fixture layouts, finish selections, and material boards
Coordinate store design development, renovations, refreshes, and new store openings
Assist in developing store fixture packages to maximize merchandising and selling opportunities
Manage multiple retail development projects from design development through store opening
Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, landlords, consultants, and vendors
Review project drawings for completeness, coordination, feasibility, and compliance with design standards
Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and critical-path activities
Coordinate permitting, landlord approvals, project activities, and closeout
Manage project budgets, cost estimates, commitments, expenditures, and financial forecasts
Coordinate contractor bidding, proposal evaluations, bid leveling, and value engineering
Review and track change orders, contractor payment applications, purchase orders, and invoices
Manage procurement, material sourcing, vendor relationships, and delivery schedules
Track project progress, identify risks, and coordinate corrective actions
Maintain project documentation, drawings, schedules, budgets, and reporting through designated project management software
Prepare regular project status reports identifying budget performance, schedule impacts, and outstanding decisions
Coordinate with Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, IT, Security, and Real Estate
Manage new store coming-soon signage and coordinate store-opening requirements
Coordinate punch lists, final inspections, warranties, and project turnover
Support ongoing store maintenance, repairs, and capital improvement projects
Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and consistent with Veronica Beard brand standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Project Management, Retail, or a related field preferred
3–5 years of relevant experience in retail store development, commercial project delivery, interior design, or project management
Direct experience coordinating retail development projects, preferably within luxury retail, specialty retail, or high-end commercial interiors
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from design development through completion
Working knowledge of commercial project delivery methods, permitting, bidding, procurement, and project administration
Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate architectural, mechanical, electrical, and project documents
Experience working with architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, landlords, and vendors
Understanding of project budgets, cost estimates, bid comparisons, change orders, and contractor payment applications
Ability to develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, milestones, and critical-path activities
Experience coordinating procurement, material sourcing, vendor production, and delivery schedules