Construction Project Manager

The Team:

The Store Planning & Facilities team is responsible for the document development and construction of all new stores, office and auxiliary real-estate initiative for Hermès in the Americas region.

Our mission is to execute and abide by the designs of our primary design architect (RDAI).

The Opportunity:

As the Construction Project Manager, you assist the Director of Construction Projects by managing the new retail and enhancement projects at the existing stores as well as small projects for retail, corporate offices, and Distribution Center ("Minor Works Program").

This position is onsite in our New York, NY Corporate Office.

About the Role:

Construction


* Manage the execution of New Store projects including temporary stores, renovations, offices and supportive commercial spaces to maintain the family of existing and new store growth while also supporting the servicing of stakeholder communication


* Lead all phases of design and construction, from initial concept to project closeout.

Track project expenses and ensure cost-effective solutions by working directly with internal stakeholders to achieve superior quality


* Perform group supportive duties, including but not limited to contract maintenance, invoice payments, (i.e., working with internal accounting system).

Update & maintain information associated with logs such as; project schedules & cost tracking documents & benchmarking.


* Manage procurement of owner supplied materials while adhering to Hermes high sustainability standards for all project types.


* Hold the production of works and the completion of new projects to exceptional quality standards.


* A successful candidate will have managed consulting architects and engineers through luxury retail construction projects who are responsible for accuracy of several phases in qualification of bidding for general contractors, millwork suppliers, and other primary vendors for construction projects


* Uphold safety and quality standards on the construction site.

Ensure compliance with all relevant building codes and regulations


* Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal teams, contractors, consultants and service providers.

Attend weekly OAC meetings during project construction period.


* Work with internal teams to support store site investigations, etc.

Liaise with landlord construction teams to enforce lease requirements of the spaces


* Perform site visits to ensure projects are completed as planned and in a timely manner


* Report cost discrepancies and/or schedule issues to the Vice President of Store Planning & Construction.

Report potential risks, developing contingency plans, and implementing solutions to prevent delays or cost overruns

Planning & Operations


* Maintain Construction Projects schedules ( Microsoft Project software experience a plus)


* Support maintenance of departmental communications and dissemination of periodic updates to s...