Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all architectural and construction activities related to the renovation and creation of a new boutique.
• Work with the internal teams and our international Store Design Planning (SDP) to develop feasibility studies, evaluation of potential locations.
• Responsible for project management of 2-3 construction projects per year in the Us and Canada including flagship locations.
• Review all construction cost estimates with AVP of SDP and work closely with cost control manager to ensure all construction and renovation budgets are up to date
• Coordinate with all internal departments in a timely manner to drive successful project execution that supports business needs
• Work with the legal department for the review of the design and construction related leases exhibits as well as the contracts with our consultants and general contractors.
• Lead and coordination of the Design Development phase work closely with the architect to further develop the design and coordinating with the required consultants.
• Lead and coordination of the Execution Phase work closely with the architect of record to complete the final CD set with the MEP, Structural and other consultants, work with the team for permitting.
• Lead the tender phase with the architect and or QS consultant. Review scope of work with bidding GC and millworkers,
• Responsible for the cost tracking of the project.
• Responsible for the turnover to retail and follow up and completion of all items on the punch list.
• Frequent travel required – Up to 30%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture Required
• Minimum 12 years of experience in luxury retail design and construction experience.
• Inhouse store design experience preferred.
• Fluent in AutoCAD, Excel, Adobe CS and Microsoft Project.
• Strong communication skills in verbal, and written format
• Strong knowledge of architectural details and high-end retail design.