Senior Store Planning and Construction Project Manager Job at Groupe Kering (New York)

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the development of larger projects in North America. The Senior Project Manager (SPM) will work closely with the regional and worldwide store planning teams, Gucci and Kering departments, consultants, and contractors in the renovation of existing or development of new stores from project initiation to opening. Responsibilities also include coordinating store layout improvements and rollouts consisting of store configurations or upgrades of existing stores. For each project, the SPM will oversee project budgets, schedules, and project design, as well as consult with departmental directors (Operations, Visual, etc.) and consulting teams to ensure the program requirements are incorporated into the project and critical timelines and project information are communicated. The SPM will oversee the construction and completion of each location to ensure standards of quality are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. The SPM will also have strong budgeting and scheduling skills in assisting the Vice President, Store Planning & Facilities, and cost controller in the overall department project planning.

Job Responsibility

Work closely with the Vice President, Store Planning & Facilities, and collaborate with global design team and architects in the design development of new store locations
Prepare all design submittal packages from initial site analysis, traffic flow, adjacencies up to technical packages required for Global design team to start the process
Coordinate design layouts with all regional departments- VM, Retail, Operations, Security - to ensure full alignment of all cross function regional departments
Develop and maintain relationships with tenant coordinators and mall managers in all applicable forms and locations
Coordinate transition of design documents into documents for bid/landlord review/permit with architect of record
Review all architectural documents and drawings with Vice President, Store Planning & Facilities
Review all required shop drawings for millwork, storefront, stone, and others with global design team as well as other vendors to ensure company standards are maintained and design intent is respected
Coordinate requirements for security, telephone, and data with all departments
Obtain approvals from landlord for preliminary and working drawing reviews
Create requests for bids as applicable for GC scope, as well as millworkers, architects, lighting supplier, stone manufacturers and other vendors supporting the project
Develop requests for owner vendor items, such as millwork, specialty lighting, etc.
Review bid proposals and coordinate cost and schedules with vendors and contractors and ensure all schedules are met
Oversee and manage project tracker, to ensure all activities are performed in a timely manner with the respect of the store opening targets
Develop and maintain cost summary of each project through project completion, including review and approval of invoices in coordination with the cost controller
Make periodic site visits before and/or during construction of store to ensure standards and design are met
Attend weekly site meetings (on site or phone) throughout project to ensure schedule and design standards are met
Coordinate with GC and local department of buildings for all required certificates and inspections
Coordinate Vice President, Store Planning & Facilities and operations for store openings and help on site during this transition
Develop punch list and verify all items are corrected in timely manner
Request and obtain letters of lien waivers and comply with landlord’s close out procedure
Develop and issue maintenance manual for Store Director
Assist Vice President, Store Planning & Facilities, and cost controller in multi project budgeting for departmental capex forecasting
Prepare weekly status reports for each project based on company templates
Provide cost estimates for various activities with new and existing stores

Requirements

15+ years’ luxury retail experience (combined between architectural experience and store planning project management experience), preferably managing larger high end retail stores
University degree, BA, MA in Architecture, or Interior Design, Construction preferred
In-house store planning in the U.S. as part of a regional team
Extensive store planning project management experience with multi-level store build outs
Extensive construction, site knowledge and project execution
Must possess excellent budgeting and general math skills
Excellent scheduling skills with experience in project phasing and project rollouts
Extremely organized, detail and deadline-oriented
Internal team coordination experience
Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
Excellent understanding of design drawings and project documentation
Knowledge of standard quality means and methods, and materials in construction and millwork required for a luxury environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Frequent travel required
Overall cost and market value knowledge for various retail construction activities
Ability to manage multi projects at the same time
Qualified candidates must have the proper work authorization to work in the United States

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