Capital Project Manager

Overview

REI is seeking a Capital Project Manager to provide project management support for our network of existing retail stores focusing on retrofits, renovations and asset replacements. This job contributes to REI’s success by ensuring our execution of capital projects aligns with the Co-Op’s Capital Reinvestment Strategy. This role works with cross-functional teams including: Architecture, Store Planning, Fixtures, Construction, Finance, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Sourcing. This role maintains capital planning databases for the fleet and tracks multiple projects simultaneously at varying stages of the project life cycle, developing project plans, informational documents, preliminary project schedules, and guiding cross-functional ownership for complex remodel and asset replacement projects.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Manage capital projects from planning through completion, including estimates, budgets, competitive bids, schedules, construction progress, punch lists, closeout documentation, and warranty needs.
• Own project schedules and budgets, balancing multiple projects and priorities while keeping work on time and within budget.
• Partner across teams and with external contractors and vendors to align on project requirements, milestones, decisions, and store needs.
• Maintain capital planning and asset tracking tools, supporting both current projects and long-term planning across the retail fleet.
• Track contractor and vendor performance against agreed-upon standards, service expectations, costs, and project requirements.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and next steps so partners have the information they need to make decisions and keep projects moving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in facilities, construction, or program/project management. Experience supporting retail locations is a plus.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications and communicating with construction and project partners.
• Experience managing multiple projects across different locations, including budgets, schedules, deadlines, and project resources.
• Strong organization, communication, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage changing priorities and work both independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Experience using project management and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Workfront, Microsoft Office, or similar tools.
• Ability to travel nationally up to 25% of the time.

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range

$74,400.00 - $119,100.00 per year