Senior Project Manager

WHY JOIN ALO? Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life. OVERVIEW Alo Architecture + Design is a close-knit team of design professionals who are designing, developing and continuously elevating the Alo’s retail experience. As Alo expands its global store footprint, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager who brings both an exceptional design eye and the operational rigor to bring ambitious retail environments to life, from feasibility through documentation, construction and project completion. We are looking for someone who can sit comfortably between architecture, real estate, and construction; who understands design intent well enough to protect it through landlord negotiations, value engineering and field conditions. An individual who can manage a portfolio of 10-15 concurrent projects across varying markets, complexities, and stages of development without losing sight of the details that make Alo stores feel distinct. You will be a critical link between Alo's global design direction and project execution, ensuring every store we open is both on-brand and exceptionally well-built. RESPONSIBILITIES Project & Portfolio Management Manage the full design, development, and administration lifecycle for a portfolio of 10-15 retail projects simultaneously, spanning feasibility, design development, construction documentation, bidding, and construction administration. Build and maintain preliminary project schedules, milestone tracking, and risk logs; proactively flagging delays and developing mitigation plans before they impact the overall schedule and intended opening date. Lead cross-functional coordination across internal design, real estate, construction, visual merchandising, and brand teams, ensuring approvals move efficiently and decisions are documented. Serve as the primary point of accountability for assigned projects, escalating issues early and bringing solutions, not just problems, to leadership. Design Leadership & Brand Standards Lead the internal design process, directing 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, balancing global consistency with the realities of local codes, landlord constraints, and market conditions. Develop project-specific design details and specifications where standard prototypes require adaptation, ensuring design intent survives translation into construction documents. Manage architecture and design consultants through design development and construction documentation, holding their work to Alo's quality bar, applicable codes, and project-specific requirements. Review submittals and shop drawings for design conformance, catching deviations before they reach the field. Real Estate, Landlord & Pre-Construction Partner with the real estate team on site evaluation, pre-lease due diligence, and lease negotiations, advising on design and construction implications of proposed terms. Prepare feasibility studies on prospective properties, identifying design opportunities and construction risk early in the site selection process. Manage landlord communications related to design approvals, project set-up, and tenant coordination, representing Alo's interests and standards professionally. Support the construction team in developing initial project budgets and assisting during the bidding and contractor selection process. Construction Administration Support the construction team in resolving RFIs and field issues, providing timely, design-informed guidance that keeps projects moving. Conduct on-site observations as needed to verify design in…