CDD - Europe Construction Senior Project Manager

The story of Cartier is founded on audacity and passion. For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Métiers from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices. Our 9000+ colleagues of 105 nationalities are united by a shared independent spirit and commitment to excellence, striving to continuously enrich our Maison’s heritage by pushing the boundaries of creativity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

I. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Construction of the boutique network in Europe

• Participates in the renovation of a network of approximately 60 boutiques according to the latest concept.
• Responsibility / leadership for the Feasibility, Development, Tender, and Construction phases.
• Management of external teams (consultants and contractors).

Communication, reporting & coaching

• Clear, concise, and rigorous reporting to management (quality, budget, planning, risks, and resolution management).
• Transversal management. Collaboration with local SDP teams in the market and sharing best practices.
• Collaborate with commercial, finance, network development, legal, real estate, and procurement departments.
• Participation in construction department meetings and seminars.

Vendor network

• Develop long-term relationships with key vendors (architects, quantity surveyors, executing companies/contractors).
• Develop management tools (tender documentation, construction site monitoring…).

II. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Sustainable development & maintenance

• Be an ambassador for maintenance and sustainable development strategies and challenges.
• Deploy the centrally defined Sustainability strategy (including LEED, monitoring, LCA, local sourcing, Re-Use).
• Test & learn specific initiatives.
• Anticipate maintenance in collaboration with local markets.

Quality & methodology

• Continuous improvement of the construction department's working methods.
• Test & learn international processes in the Europe region.

PROFILE

• You are an Architect or an Engineer.
• You have at least 5 years of experience or more.
• You are fluent in English (French and Spanish are a plus.)
• You are proficient in Autocad, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• You possess strong expertise in project management and have knowledge of the retail luxury sector.
• You demonstrate strong leadership and influence.
• You have a strong team spirit and good interpersonal skills.
• You act as a Brand Ambassador and possess a service-oriented mindset.
• You show initiative, flexibility, adaptability, and a multicultural approach.
• You are creative, proactive, and able to propose solutions.
• You are conscientious, organized, and highly rigorous.
• You exercise discretion and maintain high integrity.

Fixed-term contract of 4 to 6 months.

Frequent travel in Europe.