Senior Manager, Store Planning & Construction

Who are we?

A High Jewelry Maison with a strong heritage who promotes exceptional know-how in an enchanting and creative environment. Our Maison is looking for talented individuals who contribute to developing and transmitting their expertise with care and no compromise. At Van Cleef & Arpels you will be surrounded by passionate experts and will contribute to many new projects which allows our Maison to regularly reinvent itself. At Van Cleef & Arpels, we are proud to hire talents from many different backgrounds and experiences. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence.

Are you a good match?

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 5-8 years experience in retail design and construction within luxury environments. You will have extensive industry knowledge to oversee architecture, MEP, structural design, building codes, permitting, accessibility requirements and sustainability in retail construction. You will have the ability to review, analyze, and negotiate project costs for design professionals, general contractors, millworkers and façade contractors. You will have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with excellent ability to prioritize, follow-through and multi-task while managing multiple, complex projects. The ideal candidate will be fluent in AutoCAD and relevant design software (Adobe PhotoShop, Bluebeam, Indesign). Microsoft Office Software proficiency mandatory. You will have the ability to travel on location at least 30% of the time.

What are we expecting from you?

The Senior Manager will manage and oversee the construction of new boutiques, major renovations of existing boutiques and other brand facilities in the Americas (USA, Canada, LatAm). The Senior Manager will report directly to the Director of Construction - Store Planning and will be based in New York. 

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Coordinate and monitor all phases of documentation and construction and lead timely closeout of projects.  Liaise with HQ partners in Europe to translate design intent into the documentation and construction phases of a project.

• Manage external architects, contractors, vendors and internal brand partners to effectively implement and reinforce brand design and ensure quality standards.

• Track all project deadlines, budgets, deliverables through appropriate budget tools. Prepare periodical budget and cash flow forecasts.

• Work in partnership with Procurement team to source and validate appropriate vendors, negotiate pricing and meet spending targets.

• Perform periodic site visits to inspect progress of construction and provide smooth transition to retail staff upon opening, including support during boutique openings.

More than a role…we recruit for a career!

By joining Van Cleef and Arpels, you will be part of a Maison where employee career development is at the heart of our ambition.

Upon your arrival, you will be immersed in our enchanting world with trainings on our history, know-how and creations.

The recruitment process:  

Please submit an application on-line. If your profile matches our search criteria, you will be contacted by the Talent Acquisition team for an interview. The recruitment process will consist of several interviews at various levels of the organization.  Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment in the USA. 

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.

Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 (Annual)

This role is bonus eligible.