Senior Manager, Store Planning & Construction
About The Position
A High Jewelry Maison with a strong heritage who promotes exceptional know-how in an enchanting and creative environment. Our Maison is looking for talented individuals who contribute to developing and transmitting their expertise with care and no compromise. At Van Cleef & Arpels you will be surrounded by passionate experts and will contribute to many new projects which allows our Maison to regularly reinvent itself. At Van Cleef & Arpels, we are proud to hire talents from many different backgrounds and experiences. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree
- Minimum of 5-8 years experience in retail design and construction within luxury environments
- Extensive industry knowledge to oversee architecture, MEP, structural design, building codes, permitting, accessibility requirements and sustainability in retail construction
- Ability to review, analyze, and negotiate project costs for design professionals, general contractors, millworkers and façade contractors
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with excellent ability to prioritize, follow-through and multi-task while managing multiple, complex projects
- Fluent in AutoCAD and relevant design software (Adobe PhotoShop, Bluebeam, Indesign)
- Microsoft Office Software proficiency mandatory
- Ability to travel on location at least 30% of the time
- Valid work authorization for employment in the USA
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the construction of new boutiques, major renovations of existing boutiques and other brand facilities in the Americas (USA, Canada, LatAm).
- 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.
Benefits
- Generous compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
