project manager, us

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Zimmermann Full time
About the job


An exciting opportunity exists to join our New York Head Office team as US Project Manager - Store Planning & Construction.

This role will be responsible for the project management of Retail and Wholesale store projects in the United States and Regional areas such as, but not limited to Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on time delivery of all projects.

Oversee multiple projects, prepare planning programs that include concept, design, and delivery of completed projects on time and within budget.

The role will be responsible for the tender process and identifying new consultancies for design, architecture, and construction, along with strengthening existing relationships.


Key Responsibilities:
Project Development Phase
Proactively maintain the new store, wholesale project, maintenance, and store refurbishment schedule.
Prepare new store briefing pack for store designers and architects, including:
Core details - address, size, handover dates, budget.
Tenant requirements that initial build planning.
Local government and permitting requirements.
Store operational requirements - security and POS functional specification, VM, storage.

Create and manage internal critical path incorporating the building program, associated consultants such as Architects, local AoR, security, and WHS.

Identify external providers required, manage contract negotiation and implementation of services such as AoR, GCs, security, WHS, and utilities.
Manage budget and financial aspect of projects with the appropriate internal stakeholders.
Execution and Building Phase
Manage approved schedules to achieve all critical milestones. Adjust and update as needed during the lifecycle of a project.

According to the business strategy co-ordinate initial, retail and landlord design approval and manage these sign offs throughout the building stage.

Manage all internal and external stakeholders to achieve committed milestones whilst maintaining successful relationships.
Coordinate and manage drawing sets and milestones from schematic, design development and construction documents. Review drawings and conduct page turns with related teams.
Establish competitive bidding, contract administration and project related legal and financial controls. Build proper bid books, cost plans forecasts, budget history and issue PO's for to ensure transparency and reportability.
Maintain excellent relationships with contractors, consultants, designers, and internal teams.
Oversee construction so that desired quality build outcomes are maintained.
Manage and report on change orders, and overall budget management.
Handover of store to be coordinated with all stakeholders for a seamless transition to trade.

Work closely with Store Designer to manage acquisition, transport and delivery of client supplied items such as artworks and furniture.

Liaise with retail operations team to ensure new store checklists are progressing in line with store openings.
Handover Process
Build to high quality and handover store to retail 100% defect free.
Handover coordinated with all stakeholders for a seamless transition from store planning to retail.
Manage the completion of all defects post opening by liaising with Store Designer and builders as required.
Coordinate all necessary inspection and certification documents.
Create subcontractor details for future use.
Support retail operations to organise any required maintenance contracts.
Stores Maintenance
Methodically manage maintenance schedule in conjunction with Retail operation and Visual Merchandising teams.

Support retail operations to research and vet vendors for repair projects – both interior and exterior such as carpentry, general handymen, painting, electrical, heating, ventilation, HVAC, plumbing, etc.

Maintain inventory manifests for Zimmermann bought designer furniture and artwork.

Skills & Specifications:
A bachelor's degree in architecture or construction project management is required.
4+ years of experience in luxury retail store planning, design, construction environment involving multiple and simultaneous projects.
Experience in collaborating with vendors and consultants in the North America market.
Demonstrated ability to interpret architectural designs and creative aesthetic well.
An excellent ability to communicate well and build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Extremely organised, methodical, and self-motivated.
Experienced user in AutoCAD, Microsoft office IT skills and experience in using industry specific planning programs.
Travel as required for site visits during the project lifecycle.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Zimmermann is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications ensuring a strong corporate commitment to diversity and inclusion.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process

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