Senior Manager, Store Planning & Construction

Richemont Iberia SL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Richemont Iberia SL in New York is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee construction of new boutiques and major renovations across the Americas. You will manage budgets, timelines, and coordination with HQ Europe to translate design intent into executed documentation and construction plans.

The role reports to the Director of Construction - Store Planning and is based in New York, with travel up to 30% to USA, Canada, and LatAm markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of experience in retail design and construction in luxury environments.
• Oversee architecture, MEP, structural design, building codes, permitting, accessibility and sustainability in retail construction.
• Review, analyze, and negotiate project costs with design professionals, general contractors, millworkers and façade contractors.
• Fluent in AutoCAD and design software (Adobe Photoshop, Bluebeam, InDesign); MS Office proficiency.
• Willing to travel on location at least 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor all phases of documentation and construction and lead timely closeout of projects. Liaise with HQ partners in Europe to translate design intent into the documentation and construction phases of a project.
• Manage external architects, contractors, vendors and internal brand partners to effectively implement and reinforce brand design and ensure quality standards.
• Track all project deadlines, budgets, deliverables through appropriate budget tools. Prepare periodical budget and cash flow forecasts.
• Work in partnership with Procurement team to source and validate appropriate vendors, negotiate pricing and meet spending targets.
• Perform periodic site visits to inspect progress of construction and provide smooth transition to retail staff upon opening, including support during boutique openings.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe PhotoShop

Bluebeam

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a good match?

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 5-8 years experience in retail design and construction within luxury environments. You will have extensive industry knowledge to oversee architecture, MEP, structural design, building codes, permitting, accessibility requirements and sustainability in retail construction. You will have the ability to review, analyze, and negotiate project costs for design professionals, general contractors, millworkers and façade contractors. You will have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with excellent ability to prioritize, follow-through and multi-task while managing multiple, complex projects. The ideal candidate will be fluent in AutoCAD and relevant design software (Adobe PhotoShop, Bluebeam, Indesign). Microsoft Office Software proficiency mandatory. You will have the ability to travel on location at least 30% of the time.

What are we expecting from you?

The Senior Manager will manage and oversee the construction of new boutiques, major renovations of existing boutiques and other brand facilities in the Americas (USA, Canada, LatAm). The Senior Manager will report directly to the Director of Construction - Store Planning and will be based in New York.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Coordinate and monitor all phases of documentation and construction and lead timely closeout of projects. Liaise with HQ partners in Europe to translate design intent into the documentation and construction phases of a project.

• Manage external architects, contractors, vendors and internal brand partners to effectively implement and reinforce brand design and ensure quality standards.

• Track all project deadlines, budgets, deliverables through appropriate budget tools. Prepare periodical budget and cash flow forecasts.

• Work in partnership with Procurement team to source and validate appropriate vendors, negotiate pricing and meet spending targets.

• Perform periodic site visits to inspect progress of construction and provide smooth transition to retail staff upon opening, including support during boutique openings.

More than a role we recruit for a career!

By joining Van Cleef and Arpels, you will be part of a Maison where employee career development is at the heart of our ambition.

Upon your arrival, you will be immersed in our enchanting world with trainings on our history, know-how and creations.

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.

Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 (Annual)

This role is bonus eligible.