Global Store Design & Construction Manager

kate spade new york; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity and maternity leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kate Spade New York seeks an experienced Architectural Construction Project Manager to lead new store openings and renovations across our global retail portfolio. You’ll oversee design through construction, including procurement, vendor coordination, and construction administration.

The role requires 8+ years in architectural construction management, strong AutoCAD and project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects globally while balancing design intent with budgets and

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional architectural construction management or project management experience.
• Experience with all phases of design and construction, including procurement and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of new store openings, remodels, and global rollouts from pre-construction through closeout.
• Oversee construction administration, including site coordination, submittal review, RFI management, and quality control.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and procurement plans to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Store Design, Visual Merchandising, Real Estate, Operations) and external partners to align scope, quality, and timelines.
• Facilitate bidding and procurement processes for materials, millwork, fixtures, and construction services.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor progress, ensure adherence to design intent, and resolve issues proactively.
• Track project milestones, budgets, and reporting metrics; communicate updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support international projects by managing local code compliance, permitting, and contractor coordination.
• Maintain project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and as-built drawings.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Architecture/Construction Mgmt degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Microsoft Project

Job description

Kate Spade New York seeks an experienced Architectural Construction Project Manager to lead new store openings and renovations across our global retail portfolio. You’ll oversee design through construction, including procurement, vendor coordination, and construction administration.

The role requires 8+ years in architectural construction management, strong AutoCAD and project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects globally while balancing design intent with budgets and