Senior Project Manager

Brobston Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Gucci is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale store developments across North America, from inception to opening, collaborating with regional and worldwide store planning teams.

The role involves budgeting, scheduling, cross-functional coordination with operations, VM, and design, and frequent travel to ensure on-time delivery of luxury retail environments in New York and beyond.

Qualifications

• 15+ years luxury retail/store planning experience.
• Bachelor/Master in Architecture or Interior Design preferred.
• In-house store planning experience in the U.S. part of regional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and project management for large store renovations or new openings.
• Coordinate with VP Store Planning & Facilities and global design teams.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and design documentation to meet timelines.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Multi-project lead

Cross-functional

MS Office

Education

Architecture/Interior Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Mission

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the development of larger projects in North America. The Senior Project Manager (SPM) will work closely with the regional and worldwide store planning teams, Gucci and Kering departments, consultants, and contractors in the renovation of existing or development of new stores from project initiation to opening.

Responsibilities also include coordinating store layout improvements and rollouts consisting of store configurations or upgrades of existing stores. For each project, the SPM will oversee project budgets, schedules, and project design, as well as consult with departmental directors (Operations, Visual, etc.) and consulting teams to ensure the program requirements are incorporated into the project and critical timelines and project information are communicated.

The SPM will oversee the construction and completion of each location to ensure standards of quality are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. The SPM will also have strong budgeting and scheduling skills in assisting the Vice President, Store Planning & Facilities, and cost controller in the overall department project planning.

Key Accountabilities

• Work closely with the Vice President, Store Planning & Facilities, and collaborate with global design team and architects in the design development of new store locations;
• Prepare all design submittal packages from initial site analysis, traffic flow, adjacencies up to technical packages required for Global design team to start the process;
• Coordinate design layouts with all regional departments- VM, Retail, Operations, Security - to ensure full alignment of all cross function regional departments;
• Develop and maintain relationships with tenant coordinators and mall managers in all applicable forms and locations;
• Coordinate transition of design documents into documents for bid/landlord review/permit with architect of record;
• Review all architectural documents and drawings with Vice President, Store Planning & Facilities;
• Review all required shop drawings for millwork, storefront, stone, and others with global design team as well as other vendors to ensure company standards are maintained and design intent is respected;
• Coordinate requirements for security, telephone, and data with all departments;
• Obtain approvals from landlord for preliminary and working drawing reviews;
• Create requests for bids as applicable for GC scope, as well as millworkers, architects, lighting supplier, stone manufacturers and other vendors supporting the project;
• Develop requests for owner vendor items, such as millwork, specialty lighting, etc.;
• Review bid proposals and coordinate cost and schedules with vendors and contractors and ensure all schedules are met;
• Oversee and manage project tracker, to ensure all activities are performed in a timely manner with the respect of the store opening targets;
• Develop and maintain cost summary of each project through project completion, including review and approval of invoices in coordination with the cost controller;
• Make periodic site visits before and/or during construction of store to ensure standards and design are met;
• Attend weekly site meetings (on site or phone) throughout project to ensure schedule and design standards are met;
• Coordinate with GC and local department of buildings for all required certificates and inspections;
• Coordinate Vice President, Store Planning & Facilities and operations for store openings and help on site during this transition;
• Develop punch list and verify all items are corrected in timely manner;
• Request and obtain letters of lien waivers and comply with landlord’s close out procedure;
• Develop and issue maintenance manual for Store Director;
• Assist Vice President, Store Planning & Facilities, and cost controller in multi project budgeting for departmental capex forecasting;
• Prepare weekly status reports for each project based on company templates;
• Provide cost estimates for various activities with new and existing stores.

Key Requirements

• 15+ years’ luxury retail experience (combined between architectural experience and store planning project management experience), preferably managing larger high end retail stores;
• University degree, BA, MA in Architecture, or Interior Design, Construction preferred;
• In-house store planning in the U.S. as part of a regional team;
• Extensive store planning project management experience with multi-level store build outs;
• Extensive construction, site knowledge and project execution;
• Must possess excellent budgeting and general math skills;
• Excellent scheduling skills with experience in project phasing and project rollouts;
• Extremely organized, detail and deadline-oriented;
• Internal team coordination experience;
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD;
• Excellent understanding of design drawings and project documentation;
• Knowledge of standard quality means and methods, and materials in construction and millwork required for a luxury environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Frequent travel required;
• Overall cost and market value knowledge for various retail construction activities;
• Ability to manage multi projects at the same time.

Work Authorization

Qualified candidates must have the proper work authorization to work in the United States

We are passionate makers and bold thought leaders. If you feel like us, grab this chance and be part of our community! “Gucci is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Accessibility

Our Gucci community is committed to providing a culture of inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of the employee life cycle – starting with the candidate experience. If you are interested in becoming a Gucci Dream-maker and applying for employment and require a reasonable accommodation to assist with any part of the application and/or interview process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] (mailto:[e-mail]).

When contacting us, please provide your contact information, the role you have applied to, and the nature of your accessibility issue. Please only send inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodations.

Salary Range – New York

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, GUCCI includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. In addition, where a candidate falls within the disclosed range estimate may be dependent on the applicable geographic differential associated with the location in which the position may be filled.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $130,000 to $145,000.

EOE M/D/F/V