The Project Manager, Store Planning will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of specific architectural projects for shop concepts. He/she primary focus will be conception of design layout to construction, workflow for outside consultants (architects), documentation, budget, schedules/deadlines, construction mandates and supervision of the entire process to final delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development of concept guidelines and plans with Director, Store Planning for architectural projects
- Spearhead the design development of the shop concept, from initial research (location, budgeting and timing) to project execution
- Tracks and monitors the completion of all projects on a timely basis within budget
- Supervise and manage the scheduling of all cross-functional teams (Engineers, Architects, Millworkers, General Contractors, etc.) to ensure initiatives meet corporate procedures and guidelines
- Participate in site meetings with suppliers and vendors of all project phases
- Quality check and review project contracts, shop-drawings, and project plans from external agencies to ensure consistence proposal concepts from submission to construction
- Prepare cost reports and regularly update, to track spending
- Record-keeping for project completions, manage archives storage and finalize financial budget
Desired Background:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design
Experience:
- 8+ years of relevant design, planning and construction experience within the retail industry with 5+ years as Project Manager
Skills:
- Candidates must possess an eye to curate a high-end specialty store design and the ability to turn concepts into action
- Essential that the candidate read and interpret architectural drawings; must have the ability to comprehend and produce construction sets, mill-working, MEP design and lighting design
- Understanding of creative components, cycle times, production and distribution of project phases
- Ability to collaborate effectively, with minimal direction, within a team environment and independently.
- Must have a proactive work ethic with excellent time management and be able to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Strong organizational skills; he/she should be very systematic and comprehensive in all responsibilities/accountabilities of the job
- Strong ability to prioritize and multitask so to quickly shift gears from creative to management mode daily
- Computer Skills: Strong AutoCAD 2D/3D, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, Smartsheet programs, and additional Adobe Creative and Office Suite programs
- Travel (20%-25%) to various construction site to ensure directives/priorities and identify any outstanding issues
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