Project Manager, Store Design Planning & Construction

At Richemont Americas, we are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.

 

Project Manager, Store Design Planning & Construction

Cartier │ New York

 

At Cartier North America, we are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.

 

MISSION

The Project Manager of Store Design Planning & Construction North America is responsible for the building out of the corporate office project as well as boutique renovations. The project manager leads and coordinates with our internal design team, consultants, 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.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Responsible for project management of 2-3 construction projects per budget year.
• Review all construction cost estimates with AVP of SDP and work closely with cost control manager to ensure all construction and renovation budgets are up to date.
• Coordinate with all internal departments in a timely manner to drive successful project execution that supports business, and the team’s needs.
• Work with the legal department for the review of the design and construction related leases exhibits as well as the contracts with our consultants and general contractors.
• Lead and coordination of the design phase between International SDP, local internal teams and the design and execution architect.
• Lead the tender phase with the architect and or QS consultant. Review scope of work with bidding GC and millworkers,
• Responsible for procurement and coordination of owner supplied items.
• Responsible for the cost tracking of the project. Process invoices and work together with AP for reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Responsible for the construction management, turnover and follow-up of all items on the punch list.
• Frequent travel required – Up to 30%                      

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture required.
• 4 plus years of experience in corporate office projects, luxury retail and construction experience.  
• Inhouse store planning experience preferred.
• Fluent in AutoCAD, Excel, Adobe CS and Microsoft Project.