Senior Manager, Store Planning & Construction

Van Cleef & Arpels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Cleef & Arpels in New York seeks a Senior Manager to oversee construction and major renovations of boutiques and brand facilities across the Americas. You will report to the Director of Construction - Store Planning, based in New York, and coordinate across HQ partners in Europe.

The role requires 5–8 years in luxury retail design/construction, strong leadership, and travel about 30% of the time. A Bachelor's degree is required, and US work authorization is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5–8 years in retail design & construction within luxury environments.
• Fluent in AutoCAD and design software (Photoshop, Bluebeam, InDesign).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all phases of documentation and construction. Lead timely closeout of projects and liaise with HQ partners in Europe.
• Manage external architects, contractors, vendors and internal brand partners to implement brand design and ensure quality standards.
• Track deadlines, budgets and cash flow; prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Procurement to source and validate vendors, negotiate pricing and meet spending targets.
• Perform site visits to inspect progress and ensure smooth transitions to retail staff at openings.

Skills

Retail design

Project management

Communication

Leadership

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.

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.

Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment in the USA.

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

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

This role is bonus eligible.