Director, Store Planning & Construction

Are You a Good Match? 

Do you have a passion for High Jewelry, Art & Culture?  

Do you have experience with luxury products in your past? 

Do you have strong attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment? 

If so, we’d love to get to know you! 

 

Role Overview

The Director of Store Planning & Construction will oversee the Construction team and be responsible for the supervision and monitoring of all renovations and new construction projects for the boutique network, corporate, and regional facilities in the Americas (USA, Canada, LatAm). This role will report directly to the AVP of Store Planning and be based in New York City.

 

 

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of project managers in coordinating and monitoring all phases of construction and remodels, from design development, to permit approval and procurement, to build-out, punch list and final account settlements.
• Effectively implement and reinforce brand design and quality standards by frequently communicating with HQ design team, by proposing innovative solutions and researching state of the art construction applications.
• Build tools and checklists to streamline regional construction processes and ensure budget optimization and quality control.
• Support the coordination of special transversal projects, such as new façade concept R&D, LEED implementation, IT & technological upgrades.
• Oversee management of capex budget for all construction projects: monitor overall spending, conduct relevant data analysis and benchmarking, provide monthly and quarterly spending forecasts by utilizing appropriate budget tools.
• Work in partnership with Procurement team to source and validate appropriate vendors, negotiate pricing and meet spending targets.
• Perform periodic site visits and inspect progress of construction projects and provide support during boutique openings for a smooth transition to boutique staff. Conduct periodical market visits for benchmarking purposes and quality control assessments.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management is preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in luxury retail design, construction, and/or project management.
• Strong managerial & organizational effectiveness to align business goals, drive continuous improvement and deliver results.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD and other relevant design software (Adobe PhotoShop, Bluebeam, Indesign).
• Advanced knowledge of all MS Office.
• Ability to travel on location at least 30% of the time.

 

 

Currently, we are not sponsoring work visas.  Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment in the USA or CANADA.

 

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

More than a job…it’s an experience!  

If you are interested in joining the influential growth of the Maison with care, no compromise, and the drive to succeed then do not hesitate to enter the creative universe of Van Cleef & Arpels.  By joining the Maison, you will be part of a nurturing team focused on delivering excellence and development.

 

The recruitment process:  

Please complete an application on the Richemont Career Site. 

Selected candidates will be contacted by the HR team for an interview.

#Bloom with VCA

 

Expected Salary Range: $150,000- $170,000/yr

Salary will be negotiated based on skills and experience.

This role is annual bonus eligible.