CDD - Europe Construction Senior Project Manager

Cartier; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

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Fixed-term contract 4-6 months

Frequent travel in Europe

Résumé du poste

Cartier seeks an experienced Architect or Engineer to oversee the construction and renovation of its European boutique network. You will lead feasibility, development, tender and construction phases, coordinating internal teams and external consultants across multiple markets.

Fluent English is required; knowledge of French or Spanish is a plus. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is essential. Frequent travel within Europe is expected on a fixed-term assignment of 4 to 6 months.

Qualifications

• Architect or Engineer with professional certification or degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in related field.
• Fluent in English; French and Spanish are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead construction/renovation projects for boutique network in Europe.
• Coordinate feasibility, development, tender and construction phases.
• Manage external consultants and contractors; ensure schedule, budget and quality.
• Provide clear reporting to management and cross-functional collaboration.

Connaissances

Project management

Leadership

English fluency

Multicultural mindset

Outils

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Key Responsibilities

I. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Construction of the boutique network in Europe

• Participates in the renovation of a network of approximately 60 boutiques according to the latest concept.
• Responsibility / leadership for the Feasibility, Development, Tender, and Construction phases.
• Management of external teams (consultants and contractors).

Communication, reporting & coaching

• Clear, concise, and rigorous reporting to management (quality, budget, planning, risks, and resolution management).
• Transversal management. Collaboration with local SDP teams in the market and sharing best practices.
• Collaborate with commercial, finance, network development, legal, real estate, and procurement departments.
• Participation in construction department meetings and seminars.

Vendor network

• Develop long-term relationships with key vendors (architects, quantity surveyors, executing companies/contractors).
• Develop management tools (tender documentation, construction site monitoring…).

II. Cross-functional Responsibilities

Sustainable development & maintenance

• Be an ambassador for maintenance and sustainable development strategies and challenges.
• Deploy the centrally defined Sustainability strategy (including LEED, monitoring, LCA, local sourcing, Re-Use).
• Test & learn specific initiatives.
• Anticipate maintenance in collaboration with local markets.

Quality & methodology

• Continuous improvement of the construction department's working methods.
• Test & learn international processes in the Europe region.

PROFILE

• You are an Architect or an Engineer.
• You have at least 5 years of experience or more.
• You are fluent in English (French and Spanish are a plus.)
• You are proficient in Autocad, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• You possess strong expertise in project management and have knowledge of the retail luxury sector.
• You demonstrate strong leadership and influence.
• You have a strong team spirit and good interpersonal skills.
• You act as a Brand Ambassador and possess a service-oriented mindset.
• You show initiative, flexibility, adaptability, and a multicultural approach.
• You are creative, proactive, and able to propose solutions.
• You are conscientious, organized, and highly rigorous.
• You exercise discretion and maintain high integrity.

Fixed-term contract of 4 to 6 months.

Frequent travel in Europe.