Assistant Manager, Global Store Planning & Construction

Tapestry South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapestry is seeking an Assistant Manager, Global Store Planning & Construction (2-year renewable contract) to lead SEA store construction projects from inception through completion. The role requires managing budgets, timelines, and vendor bids while coordinating with landlords, architects, and the Tapestry Architecture team.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in retail construction, proficiency in CAD, Photoshop, Microsoft Project, and strong communication and leadership skills for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required with 3–5 years in retail construction and fit-out management.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium store construction projects end-to-end from inception to completion.
• Oversee large-scale projects alongside managers and coordinate with retailers and distributors.
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and critical paths using Microsoft Project.
• Review construction drawings and fixture shop drawings with contractors.
• Travel frequently across Southeast Asia and some ANZ for project delivery.

Skills

Retail construction

Project management

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Photoshop

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Explore the possibilities across our global house of brands.

Defined by inclusivity rather than exclusivity, Tapestry embraces the exploration of individuality and invests in helping you grow personally and professionally. Every individual in our global house has the opportunity to make an impact, learn and be part of our growing and unique story.

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Job Title: Assistant Manager, Global Store Planning & Construction (2-year renewable contract)

Primary Purpose: Management of SEA Store Construction projects

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency to:

• Take Ownership and Management of small to medium sized new store projects, enhancements, fixture drops and roll out projects from inception to completion.

• Assist managers in the successful delivery of large scale projects.

• Work in Direct and Wholesale retail markets and with Distributor operators globally.

• Manage projects globally (Asia, and ANZ)

• Attend property owner (landlord), meetings to fully understand site conditions, fit-out requirements, local codes, building conditions, timelines, approvals, etc.

• Consolidate detailed site survey package from vendors for Tapestry Architecture team to be able to accurately design each project.

• Develop critical path and timeline for each project with Microsoft Project.

• Forecast, track, and manage project budgets.

• Exercise project tendering/bidding process from various contractors/vendors.

• Consolidate cost evaluation, invoices into summary for each project.

• Manage millwork deliveries in conjunction with Tapestry supply Chain/Production team.

• Negotiate with each vendor/contractor to meet financial goals.

• Coordinate with architects/contractors to execute store design from NY.

• Review construction fit-out drawings & fixture shop drawings from contractor/vendors.

• Produce weekly status report on all projects, track all project stages from landlord’s feedback, design development, material orders, vendors/contractors progress.

• Provide site inspections for ongoing projects, produce punch lists both during and at the time of completion of each project, produce Post Occupancy Evaluation.

• Conclude budgetary close-out of projects within acceptable timeframes (90 Days).

• Execution and follow-up on all construction/manufacturing warranties.

• Assist Store Operations and Wholesale in small maintenance projects and provide technical support.

• Assist the PM/SPM in developing and maintain historical construction cost data specific to region.

• Work on ad-hoc projects as and when needed.

• Frequent travel throughout Southeast Asia and some ANZ.

The accomplished individual will be:

• A minimum 3 years Retail Construction experience.

• Highly organized, analytical and decisive.

• Strong multi-tasking ability.

• Strong communication and prioritization skills.

• Protect brand integrity.

• Strategic Thinking & Influence.

• Initiative & Getting Things Done.

• Analysis, Decision Making & Problem Solving.

• Adaptability & Flexibility.

• Teamwork & Team Leadership (ability to work independently as well as part of a team).

• Strong code of ethics.

• Supporting a positive team environment.
  

An outstanding professional will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. 3 - 5 years’ experience in the field of retail construction and fit-out management (retail projects/store opening experience is a must), retail fixture development, architecture and building/construction.

• Require extensive knowledge on CAD, Photoshop, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Our Competencies for All Employees

Courage

Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.

Creativity

Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.

Customer Focus

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Dealing with Ambiguity

Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Drive for Results

Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Interpersonal Savvy

Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Learning on the Fly

Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Tapestry is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under the consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

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