Reference Code: ‎70221

Store Design Planning Project Manager

Riyadh, ‎01, SA
Permanent
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 Metiers from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate
offices. Our ‎8,500+ colleagues of ‎90 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.

MAIN PURPOSE
The jobholder will be based in Riyadh and will be responsible for managing the
design, planning, and the execution and the maintenance of all Cartier stores
in Saudi Arabia.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development
* Analyze all architectural information with HQ, with Cartier's local executive team and advise on potential new openings, relocations or renovation projects
* Evaluate project costs and timeframes

Launch Package
* Coordinate activities with landlord and local architect and collect all information necessary for Central SDP to commence work including site survey package, photos reports, constraints and guidelines
* Define Boutique brief including positioning, architectural characteristics, zoning, merchandising orientation as well as back office and security orientation

Design Monitoring
* Review, comment on & validate Central SDP layout in accordance with the Boutique brief, cost estimation, local constraints & guidelines, head office specifications and security recommendations

Administrative and Technical authorisations
* Obtain with assistance from local architects all relevant permits and insurance documents prior to the start of site work

Planning & Operations objectives
* Control planning and confirm final opening date through the Progress of Works
* Manage all operational processes from coordinating the local architects, contractors, suppliers, ordering fixtures & fittings to minimizing the cost of shipping

Financial objectives
* Control the budget and follow up on the final cost summary of each project in collaboration with Local & Central SDP
* Control the tenders made by the architects and ensure the benchmarks are met
* Follow up on all asset booking and progress of payment to all suppliers prepared by the local architect
* Validate all quotations, invoices and payments related to the project prepared by the local architect

Global Coordination & Quality objectives
* Ensure that the quality of execution is as per Head Office guidelines
* Coordinate activities between all parties: architect concept designers, centralized suppliers, local suppliers, executive architect, contractors and consultants
* Integrate all internal information regarding IT, logistics, marketing, public relation, wholesale and retail

Updates & Maintenance
* Ensure that the maintenance of the boutiques meets the quality standards required and that they remain fully operational in terms of security & sales

DIMENSION

Geographical area under responsibility
Scope based on zone assignment regardless of network types.
Includes: Saudi Arabia

Level of autonomy
Independent project management basis; however, strong interaction within Store
Team is paramount.

Immediate identified customer
Cartier Middle East, and Cartier Saudi Arabia

JOB PROFILE

Education:
University degree holder in Engineering or Architecture.

Required experience:
* ‎5 years' experience in Store Design & Planning
* Project management background a definite plus

Technical skills / abilities:

• Strong IT literacy with full proficiency in Auto-Cad and/or similar C.A.D. programs (‎2 D and 3D)


• Sketching abilities, site survey and coordination on site experience


• Fluent in English and a third language is advantageous Arabic.

Personal skills

The successful candidate will have the following personal qualities:

• Detail oriented, with high organizational skills.


• High interpersonal skills with service minded nature and outgoing personality.


• Team player.