BOUCHERON - - Store Design Planning Manager Americas F/H

The SDP Manager works closely with corporate and regional teams (Product, Retail, Wholesale, Finance, Legal, Visual Merchandising, IT, Loss Prevention) to ensure the correct development of all aspects of the project which include also the direct control and responsibility of other aspects: Procurement, Admin, Logistic. The SDP Manager is also responsible for hiring and managing external consultants as architects and engineers, contractors and direct vendors. As well, to handle costs, scheduling and quality of projects throughout the entire process of planning and construction. The position, comprehensive of all described duties, reports directly to Store Design and Planning Director role.

Design and Construction :

• Supervise and coordinate all architectural and construction activities involved with the renovation or creation of a new boutique

• Prepare feasibility studies, to evaluate locations and estimate budgets and timings

• Collaborate with Finance Dept. to finalize budgets

• Collaborate with Legal Dept. to finalize contracts

• Collect start-up information from corporate and local parties (Retail Managers, Partners, etc.) necessary to develop the design in accordance with company commercial requirements

• Establish contact with Landlords architectural team, to get location drawings, guidelines and all other necessary technical start-up information

• Coordinate with headquarter designers to prepare location lay-out to match planned retail sales and organize internal review with all corporate and local teams involved

• Prepare Capex and Cost Report and update it regularly along the project development

• Organize bidding and award of all consultants and supervise their activities and outcomes

• Organize general contractors and millwork contractors bidding, evaluate tender documents and offers and coordinate works assignment

• Manage all Direct Vendor orders

• Review consultants and contractors drawings to ensure consistence with projects and concept, from preliminary submission up to construction and shop-drawings

• Visit construction sites and prepare reports, from setting-out to punch list completion and opening, to ensure quality of building construction and millwork installation, identifying outstanding issues and ensuring appropriate follow-up

• Collect as-built drawings and keep record of store opening information, finalize financial accounts closures

Technical skills / abilities :

• Education: degree in Architecture or related Engineering fields (University degree or similar)

• 5 years of applicable retail experience inside a comparable luxury international company or similar complexity

• Computer skills: Autocad 2D/3D, Photoshop, all Office programs

• Problem solving

• Detail oriented. Proactive and highly organized

• Multitasking, able to quickly shift from design creativity to admin/management

• Decision-making. Able to work independently, but also collaboratively with cross functional teams

• Self-motivated, able to work under pressure and tight dead-lines

• Languages: English perfectly written and spoken.

• Salary : 80-90kUSD + bonus up to 15% of yearly salary

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.