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# Construction Manager, Retail at Thuma

- **Company:** Thuma
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Compensation:** $130k–$145k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-25
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/thuma/2e0bc381-522d-4b0a-8da3-0388d646a4a1

## Job description

Thuma is seeking a Construction Manager to lead retail buildouts, renovations, and fleet improvements from due diligence through opening and will deliver premium retail environments. You will own scope, budget, schedule, and finish quality; interpret construction documents; lead contractor bidding and selection; and hold partners accountable while aligning internal teams on decisions, risks, and delivery.

You Will

Project Execution

- Lead concurrent retail builds, including Thuma’s cafe and hospitality component, from due diligence through closeout, accountable for schedule, budget, and quality. Partner with Retail Operations, Brand, Merchandising, and Finance to deliver launch-ready stores.
- Manage architects, designers, GCs, subcontractors, vendors, and landlords, with clear responsibilities and deliverables. Drive permitting and inspections with architects, contractors, and local authorities; resolve delays to construction and opening.
- Lead pre-construction diligence and RFPs for GCs and directly engaged subcontractors: define bid packages, level bids, identify exclusions and scope gaps, negotiate pricing and schedules, and recommend awards within budget.
- Interpret architectural, structural, and MEP construction sets, details, schedules, and specifications; identify conflicts, missing scope, and constructability issues, and drive RFIs and resolution with designers and contractors.
- Inspect work against approved drawings, specifications, and finish standards; drive punch lists, commissioning, closeout documentation, warranties, and turnover to completion.

Project Management

- Own integrated project schedules, including design handoffs, permitting, procurement, construction, and opening; track critical-path activities and implement recovery plans when milestones are at risk.
- Own project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, contingency, and invoice review. Evaluate change orders for scope, pricing, and schedule impact; negotiate where appropriate and obtain required approvals before work proceeds.
- Serve as the primary contact for internal teams and external vendors. Report weekly on budget, schedule, quality, and risks; escalate decisions early with recommendations and cost and timing trade-offs.
- Define complete scopes of work across contractors and owner-supplied packages; manage long-lead procurement, quantities, and delivery coordination to prevent gaps and rework.
- Maintain organized, current documentation across all project phases, with consistent documentation and reporting standards across retail construction projects.
- Lead practical value engineering with designers and contractors, balancing cost, schedule, durability, and guest experience. Apply lessons learned to refine standard details, build a reliable contractor network, and establish cost benchmarks as we scale.
- Support the existing fleet by leading maintenance, repairs, and installations in live stores, completing work safely with minimal disruption to operations and feeding recurring issues into future specifications.
- Work with external vendors and owners reps as necessary to get the job done, on time and on budget.

This Might Describe You

- 5+ years managing retail, commercial, or tenant improvement construction, delivering multiple concurrent buildouts from pre-construction through closeout.
- Based in the Bay Area, and willing to travel 30-50% of the time to job sites and our current retail locations.
- Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP construction sets and specifications, identify scope gaps and constructability issues, coordinate technical resolutions, and communicate technical concepts clearly in writing and verbally.
- Experience leading GC and subcontractor RFPs, leveling bids, negotiating scopes and pricing, and holding contractors accountable across concurrent projects.
- Experience managing maintenance and construction in operating stores; knowledge of store system setups is a bonus.
- Hands-on ownership of budgets, forecasts, schedules, invoices, RFIs, submittals, and change orders; sound cost, quality, and schedule judgment; proficiency with project management and documentation tools (Asana preferred).
- Knowledge of construction methods, building systems, permitting, inspections, and applicable codes; ability to coordinate compliance with licensed design professionals and contractors.
- Ability to travel to project sites during key construction phases and store openings.

## Why Join Us

- 401(k): Participation in our 401(k) program with company matching up to 6% of your contributions.
- Benefits*: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions, 100% paid parental leave, and company-sponsored One Medical and WellHub memberships.
- Equity: Participation in employee stock option plan.
- Flexible by Design: We operate with a high-performance mindset, paired with thoughtful flexibility—flexible hours, flexible PTO, and a hybrid approach that supports both focus and balance.
- Time to Recharge: Enjoy 13 company holidays each year to rest, reset, and celebrate what matters most.
- Employee Discount**: 40% off almost all Thuma products.
- Cell Phone Stipend: $100 per month to support work-related phone use.
- Commute Reimbursement: Up to $150 per month for commuting to our office.
- Room Upgrade: A complimentary product credit upon joining, valued at up to $3,000.

** Some exclusions may apply

- Eligibility for compensation, benefits, and perks may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary), work schedule, and applicable holiday policies, and are subject to the terms of the relevant plans and company guidelines.

## Who We Are

Thuma is a modern design company specializing in furniture and home goods. We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality. We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and are talented beyond the scope of a functional role. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description. We hire for integrity, initiative, collaborative spirit, open mindedness, and willingness to learn. Thuma is dedicated to going above and beyond to bring people with diverse perspectives and unique experiences together to do great work. We strive to create a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic self and by treating each and every team member with kindness, equity, and respect, always.

## About Thuma

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Thuma designs and manufactures modern, minimalist wood furniture for the bedroom and living room, using traditional Japanese joinery for a hardware-free, durable build.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage – raised a seed round in 2019 from one undisclosed investor)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Douglas Shumway (Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer) – full founding team not publicly listed

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Retail (direct-to-consumer furniture)
- **Target customers**: B2C – consumers seeking high-quality, sustainable, and minimalist home furnishings
- **Mission / purpose**: “We believe simplicity is the ultimate luxury. That the details matter. And that good design is good hospitality.” – Thuma’s design philosophy centers on stripping away the non-essential to enrich life at home.

## Products & Services
- **The Bedroom Collection**: Platform bed frames (signature Japanese joinery, no tools required), headboards, nightstands, and modular dressers with nesting drawers. Solid wood, sustainable materials.
- **The Living Room Collection**: Sofas (Essential Sofa in 72”, 84”, 96” widths), coffee tables, and complementary pieces. In stock and ready to ship.
- **White Glove Delivery**: Unlimited white-glove delivery available in the contiguous US for larger items.
- **In-Store Experience**: Flagship stores in New York (99 Wooster St), Los Angeles, and San Francisco (1169 Gorgas Ave) offering virtual and in-person appointments with a Concierge team.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**:
  - **Annual Revenue**: Not publicly available
  - **Total Funding**: Seed round (2019) – amount undisclosed, 1 investor
  - **Headcount**: 118 employees (as of latest data) – +13.9% YoY growth (+17 people)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Seed investor not named; no major strategic partners publicly listed
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 118 employees, up 13.9% year-over-year
  - 16 active job postings (+166% YoY increase in postings)
  - Expansion into living room category (sofas, coffee tables)
  - Three flagship retail locations opened (NYC, LA, SF)
  - Strong LinkedIn follower growth (+30.4% YoY)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Hardware-free joinery**: Uses traditional Japanese wood joinery, eliminating metal fasteners – a distinctive differentiator in the furniture market.
- **Sustainable & minimalist design**: Focus on solid wood, natural materials, and timeless aesthetics that appeal to eco-conscious, design-oriented consumers.
- **Omnichannel presence**: Direct-to-consumer e-commerce complemented by physical flagship stores that function as brand experiences.
- **Enduring quality**: Emphasis on pieces “intended to be enjoyed each day for a lifetime,” reducing replacement cycles.

## Strategic Focus
- **Category expansion**: Moving beyond bedroom into living room furniture (sofas, coffee tables, modular dressers).
- **Retail footprint**: Investing in flagship stores to build brand hospitality and customer experience.
- **Omnichannel growth**: Balancing online DTC with in-person appointments and white-glove delivery.
- **Sustained hiring**: Significant increase in job postings (16 open roles), particularly in design, operations, and customer experience.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Design-led, values-driven company that prizes simplicity, craftsmanship, and hospitality. “Good design is good hospitality.”
- **Work policy**: Hybrid – some roles are on-site in San Francisco or New York, others offer remote flexibility. The San Francisco HQ is an on-site workspace.
- **Perks & benefits**:
  - Employee discount
  - Dental insurance
  - Free snacks and drinks
  - 401(K) plan
  - Generous PTO and paid holidays
- **Team composition**: Largest departments are Design (16%), Operations (15%), Marketing (14%). Technical roles are a smaller share (4%).
- **Growth opportunities**: Rapidly scaling company with a 13.9% headcount increase and 166% more job postings year-over-year – suggests strong upward mobility.

## Sources
1. [Thuma – Lever careers page](https://jobs.lever.co/thuma)
2. [Thuma official website](https://www.thuma.co/)
3. [Thuma About page](https://www.thuma.co/pages/about)
4. [Thuma LinkedIn company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thuma)
5. [Built In SF – Thuma company profile](https://www.builtinsf.com/company/thuma)

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