Project Manager Store Design Planning & Construction (LAC)

Richemont•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Richemont, a global luxury goods conglomerate, is seeking a Project Manager for Store Design Planning & Construction (LAC) for Cartier, based in Coral Gables, FL. This role is part of the South America regional Store Design Planning (SDP) team and will oversee projects in Mexico and Brazil. The Project Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of boutiques and specialist points of sale in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as managing the maintenance and improvements of the existing network. The position also provides support for transversal projects across the South American Region.

Requirements

4-5 years of retail store planning & construction management in high-end retail desirably.
Design and construction experience in the Latin America and the Caribbean markets including travel retail and cruises.
Technology savvy and full proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel/Project, Adobe Photoshop.
Excellent organizational, negotiation and project management skills.
Capable of working on multiple projects at the same time and management of priorities.
Excellent communication skills oral and written to effectively work with the consultants, contractors as well as the internal team members.
Client-centric mindset.
Capable of working independently and as a part of a team in a fast-paced organization.
Pro-active and result oriented behaviour.
Must be detail oriented.
Ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide regular project updates to local management and HQs, ensuring transparency on project progress, challenges and budgets status.
Collaborate with commercial, finance, network development, legal, real estate, and procurement departments.
Proactively identify potential risks to the project schedule, scope, or quality, and take corrective actions when necessary.
Estimate, manage project budgets and payment process to cope with Richemont’s compliance requirements while maintaining high-quality standards.
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities throughout project lifecycle.
Create necessary process in SAP system from PO to payment processes with required documents by coordinating with Procurement and Finance to comply with Richemont’s Standards.
Collaborate with HQs and local stakeholders to finalize concept design package, and align with all project parameters, including global standards, market requirements, budget, schedule, security concerns, construction feasibility and sustainability initiatives.
Manage the procurement materials & furniture with specified vendors, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
Lead local construction team (local architect, consultants and contractors) to manage site operations and resolve on-site issues.
Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work is completed according to specifications, quality standards, timelines and budgets.
Manage proper documentation of all site changes, approvals, progress and completion reports.
Develop and oversee comprehensive maintenance plan for each market, ensuring all facilities and POS are maintained according to Cartier’s quality and sustainability standards, extending lifespan of boutiques and specialists and optimizing operational efficiency.
Analyze and report on the performance of maintenance programs, providing recommendations to improve efficiency; partnering with the Maintenance Offices in HQ to implement global strategy and share best practices.
Be an ambassador for sustainable development strategies by supporting the deploy of initiatives such as LEED Certification, monitoring, LCA, local sourcing).