Associate Project Manager - Pre-Construction

Associate Project Manager - Pre-Construction

Hybrid out of Los Angeles HQ, would consider NYC hire

The Pre-Construction Associate Project Manager supports the early phases of Reformation's store development pipeline, helping bridge the gap between Real Estate, Design, and Construction. This person assists with site due diligence, feasibility packages, vendor coordination and procurement, and budget tracking to ensure every new store and renovation project is set up for success.

This role reports directly to the Senior Project Manager, Pre-Construction and works closely with cross-functional partners in Retail Development, Creative, Real Estate, Retail and Finance.

What You'll Do:

• Support the pre-construction process for all new store openings and renovations, from site selection through project hand-off to Construction
• Gather, organize and analyze due diligence materials including site surveys, permit analysis, and landlord documentation
• Support production of two-dimensional test fits and three-dimensional walkthroughs during feasibility
• Prepare feasibility studies and project overviews for internal alignment and budget approvals
• Support procurement for the long-lead FF&E items for all new store openings and renovations including millwork, lighting, flooring, etc.
• Coordinate and track vendor estimates, and design documentation.
• Maintain and update pre-construction trackers, budget logs, and project documentation
• Review and markup architectural drawings against design intent packages
• Support the creation and management of early-phase project schedules
• Participate in project hand-off meetings to ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction to active construction

What You'll Bring:

• Educational background in Interior Design and/or Architecture
• 2 - 4 years of experience in architecture, interior design, or a related field
• Strong understanding of design documentation, procurement processes, and retail or store development workflows
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SketchUp (or other 3D software) required; experience with Google Suite highly preferred
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with budget estimating, procurement coordination, and basic financial analysis
• Collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Passion for sustainability and thoughtful design

Compensation:

At Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $60,000 - $85,000 annually, plus 5% bonus eligibility, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity.

This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a range of factors, including company performance, department goals, and individual contributions. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are determined at the company's discretion.

Please note that compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and evolving business needs. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation.

Benefits & Perks:

• Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.
• We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees.
• We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds.
• We're a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you'll get to collaborate with people all around the world.
• You'll get access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.
• We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis.
• We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran statusin accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We're here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.

Still don't know if you should apply? We get it studies show that many women and individuals from historically underrepresented communities hold back from applying unless they meet every single requirement. At Reformation, we're all about growth, not gatekeeping. If you're passionate about the role and excited about making fashion more sustainable, we'd love to hear from you. If this role doesn't totally excite you, consider applying to our general application.