Project Manager Store Design Planning & Construction (LAC)

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Project Manager, Store Design Planning & Construction (LAC)

Cartier | Coral Gables, FL

MAIN PURPOSE

Mission : “Cartier exists to create and celebrate memorable moments of life; inspire and pioneer audacious change throughout Cartier; deliver excellence in performance and experience; extend and participate in the Cartier legacy; and build long-term, genuine, trusted relationships for our team members and clients.”

Overview : As part of the South America regional SDP team lead from Miami, based in Miami, overseeing Mexico and Brazil; the Project Manager SDP & Construction is responsible for the management of the activities related to the development and execution of boutiques and specialists’ points of sale in Latin America and the Caribbean. The project manager will also be responsible for the management of the correct maintenance and improvements of all the network. This role provides support in transversal projects within the entire South American Region.

LAC Project Management – Store Design

Project Planning, Quality Control, Risk Management & Communication

• Provide regular project updates to local management and HQs, ensuring transparency on project progress, challenges and budgets status.
• Collaborate with the commercial, finance, network development, legal, real estate, and procurement departments
• Proactively identify potential risks to the project schedule, scope, or quality, and take corrective actions when necessary.

Budget Management & Compliance

• Estimate, manage project budgets and payment process to cope with Richemont’s compliance requirements while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities throughout project lifecycle.
• Create necessary process in SAP system from PO to payment processes with required documents by coordinating with Procurement and Finance to comply with Richemont’s Standards

Design development & management

• Collaborate with HQs and local stakeholders to finalize concept design package, and align with all project parameters, including global standards, market requirements, budget, schedule, security concerns, construction feasibility and sustainability initiatives.

Tender & Procurement management

• Manage the procurement materials & furniture with specified vendors, ensuring timely delivery and quality control

Construction management

• Lead local construction team (local architect, consultants and contractors) to manage site operations and resolve on-site issues
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work is completed according to specifications, quality standards, timelines and budgets.
• Manage proper documentation of all site changes, approvals, progress and completion reports

Regional Maintenance Planning & Implementation

• Develop and oversee comprehensive maintenance plan for each market, ensuring all facilities and POS are maintained according to Cartier’s quality and sustainability standards, extending lifespan of boutiques and specialists and optimizing operational efficiency.
• Analyze and report on the performance of maintenance programs, providing recommendations to improve efficiency; partnering with the Maintenance Offices in HQ to implement global strategy and share best practices.

Cross functional responsibilities

• Be an ambassador for sustainable development strategies by supporting the deploy of initiatives such as LEED Certification, monitoring, LCA, local sourcing)

The project manager will be required to travel 20% of the time

JOB PROFILE

Education:

BA/BS in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field is desired.

Required experience:

4-5 years of retail store planning & construction management in high end retail desirably.

Design and construction experience in the Latin America and the Caribbean markets including travel retail and cruises.

Technical skills / abilities:

Technology savvy and full proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel/Project, Adobe Photoshop.

Personal skills

The successful candidate will have the following personal qualities:

Excellent organizational, negotiation and project management skills.

Capable of working on multiple projects at the same time and management of priorities.

Excellent communication skills oral and written to effectively work with the consultants, contractors as well as the internal team members.

Client-centric mindset.

Capable of working independently and as a part of a team in a fast-paced organization.

Pro-active and result oriented behaviour.

Must be detail oriented.

Ability to travel as required.

We Offer – United States

We care about our associates’ health and wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are available to support your financial needs, along with access to the employee assistance program for you and your household members. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of wellness and work-life-balance, our package includes a wellness reimbursement benefit and paid time off. We also encourage associates to give back to their local community by using their volunteer time off days to support important initiatives that drive change.

At Richemont, We Craft the Future!

Salary will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience.