Construction Project Manager

The Store Planning & Facilities team is responsible for the document development and construction of all new stores, office and auxiliary real-estate initiatives for Hermès in the Americas region. Our mission is to execute and abide by the designs of our primary design architect (RDAI).

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, and updating & maintaining 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 stakeholders/Exec staff.
  • Partner with all Construction Managers to compile and record updates to the Master Project Data Sheet, and update and compile major internal construction cost estimating tools (CFU, RPCE) etc. for deliverables to Hermes International on a regular basis.
  • Interface and support internal Facilities team to maintain all stores.
  • Develop strong relationships by interfacing with several cross functional partners including internal: Operations, IT, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Procurement, Special Events groups and Store Directors.
  • Support, track and disseminate benchmarking exercises to support the development of efficiencies and standards related to primary & associate architects.
  • Support ongoing new vendor and product research and assist procurement team with their vetting of potential new partners.
  • Alignment with Hermes International sustainability goals is key to the success of the position.

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Budget Responsibility: Budget development, tracking and project end reconciliation are at the core of the construction manager's responsibility matrix. Maintaining standard documentation is required to marry the efforts of Hermes of Paris with that of Hermes International.

Decision Making Responsibility: Yes - Enforcing the execution of the design is paramount to the success of all parties.

About You:

• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience with several retail project types including large scale boutique stores, Temporary Stores, and Minor Renovation works, office and storage facilities.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or experience in a related store planning group is preferred.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Transparent in their communication.
• Adaptable, flexible, and command a high level of graciousness in their work ethic.
• Regular in-person work at a Company-designated work location is an essential function of this position.

The range for this position is $145,000 -$155,000 annually. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.

We are looking for a candidate who has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits:

• Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Life Insurance and Disability.
• Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time).
• Paid Parental leave and transition time.
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing.
• Various voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance.
• Product discount and EAP resources.
• Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support and more!

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence, and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time.

At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Hermès of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop.