Project Manager, Store Planning

KREWE; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative eyewear company seeks a Project Manager for Store Planning to oversee design and construction projects. This role emphasizes collaboration and solution-oriented approaches, ensuring timely and budget-friendly project delivery. Ideal candidates should possess exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office. Join a dynamic team in the vibrant city of New Orleans, where your contributions will shape the future of retail spaces while enjoying competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount on Frames

Training and Educational Allowances

Paid Holidays and Time Off

Quarterly Cultural Spend

Adoption Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills and effective time management.
• Proficiency in budget and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, construction, and real estate projects.
• Conduct site visits and oversee project progress.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Budget Management

Cross-Team Collaboration

Time Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

KREWE is an independent high-fashion eyewear company inspired by the creativity and spirit of New Orleans, our hometown. Since launching in 2013, the brand has grown and evolved, offering unique, hand-crafted sun and optical frames designed in New Orleans and crafted with attention to detail. Our products are available at brick-and-mortar stores, mobile and tiny house concept stores, and online, with presence at retailers such as Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Shopbop. KREWE’s distinctive approach has garnered a cult following, with features in publications like GQ and VOGUE, and worn by celebrities including Beyoncé, Gigi Hadid, Meghan Markle, and others.

As the business expands, we seek smart, creative, and experienced individuals to join our team. Ideal candidates possess an entrepreneurial spirit, high standards, accountability, and are innovative, adaptable, resilient, and team-oriented.

We are hiring a Project Manager, Store Planning

Reporting to the Director of Build + Construction, this role involves managing design, construction, and special projects with the Expansion team. Responsibilities include overseeing construction timelines, managing projects hands-on, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery across locations. The ideal candidate is collaborative, solution-oriented, and eager to engage in all project phases.

This position is based in our New Orleans headquarters, working five days a week, with travel required every 4-6 weeks nationally and locally.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Budget and schedule management expertise
• Effective cross-team collaboration
• Ability to develop and implement brand standards
• Excellent time management

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist leadership in design, construction, and real estate projects
• Manage project tracking tools
• Own and execute special projects from start to finish
• Maintain internal reporting systems
• Develop and enforce brand standards across projects
• Conduct site visits to oversee progress (travel required)

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of construction, architectural, and store planning terminology
• Understanding of store and field operations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and multitask independently or in a team

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wages
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life, AD&D, voluntary coverage
• FSA & HSA plans
• 401(k) options
• Adoption assistance, EAP, commuter benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Quarterly cultural spend
• Training and educational allowances
• Paid holidays and time off
• Employee discount on frames

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

KREWE is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and other protected characteristics as per applicable laws.