Sr Manager, Store Development & Planning

Richemont • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Director, Store Development and Planning (SDP) is responsible for driving store development Panerai North America across boutiques (internal and external) and Shop in Shops (Corners). Lead the store planning from concept to opening. Coordinates with our internal design team, consultants, architects, contractors and business partners from the feasibility study phase, schematic and design development phases through the execution and tender phase to the final construction and turnover. Builds relationships and processes with key partners (business partners, architects, vendors, etc.) with the goal of on time, on budget and quality construction. Support in maintenance of stores and on-going store operational needs. Support animations and Visual Merchandising as need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience in store design, construction management, or a related field
• Experience working for/with architects, general contractors, millworkers and materials suppliers
• Deep level of expertise in construction materials, methods, timelines, costs, and budgets
• Extensive knowledge of architecture, including the ability to read architectural drawings
• Understanding of building codes, permitting requirements, ADA, energy and other related compliance regulations
• Ability to review, analyze, understand and negotiate bids and costs associated with architectural firms, general contractors, quantity surveyors, and construction management firms
• Well-developed relationship/stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to take ownership and drive construction projects end-to-end
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the luxury goods industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Help in analyzing potential locations. Develop budget and project timeline to support project approval.
• Lead and coordinate with our internal design teams. Be able to support the drawing phase including helping other markets as the need comes up
• Lead identifying the project architects (and consultants as needed) and lead the bidding process to ensure budget and quality is met. Work with Architect, and HQ design team, Richemont IT and Security, and the Landlord to align on US codes, and design intent. Monitor process though completion of the design set while identifying potential savings. Reviewing construction drawings. Monitor permit times. Identify and bid for General Contractor.
• Manage entire project cycle, in partnership with immediate team, from conception to close out to ensure timely delivery of projects and within budget. Responsible for project management of +/- 5 Retail construction projects per year in North America. Lead and coordination of construction between International SDP, internal local teams, consultants and vendors
• Responsible for the cost tracking of the project. Process invoices and work together with AP for reconciliations in regular basis. Responsible for procuring and coordinating owner supplied item
• Work with stores, HQ and venders to solve potential repair issues as they arrive. Ensure good working order of Boutiques and corners as needed.
• Support visual / merchandising as needed especially on more complicated installations. Other projects as needed including potential pop ups in the market

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager