What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager, Store Constuction position at Effy Jewelry?
Title: Project Manager, Store Construction
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
Location: New York, NY (Onsite)
About Us
Effy Jewelry is a renowned, family-owned business with over four decades of excellence in crafting exquisite fine jewelry. Founded by Effy Hematian, our brand has become synonymous with exceptional design, superior craftsmanship, and unparalleled quality. Our innovative collections are available at prestigious retailers worldwide, as well as in over 150 Land and Cruise Line-based boutiques.
Job Summary
As the Project Manager, Store Construction, you will be a key player in planning the design & construction of our brand-new retail stores aboard cruise ships. Working closely with our Cruise Line partners, you will oversee all phases of planning and ensure proper streamlines of communication with internal and external stakeholders. This role will report to the Senior Project Manager of Store Design & Construction, working cross functionally with multiple departments to plan and execute a successful store opening.
This role will be onsite at our NYC HQ office.
Main Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning the life cycle of all New Build projects, working closely with our Design team, Cruise line partners, and our external Contractors.
- Attend meetings with Cruise line partners as the Effy main point of contact. Note all project requirements and distribute information to all stakeholders as necessary and in a timely manner.
- Conduct Design team kick offs to establish Design Intent packages for approval from internal stakeholders and cruise line partners. Ship safety and accessibility compliance must be met.
- Coordinate white box responsibilities while ensuring all electrical needs and other operational requirements are up to code.
- Work with Contractor and Cruise Line partner to map out 12 month timeline to hit milestones including on-site inspections, design share-outs, installation deadlines, and turnover dates.
- Assess scope of work decks against yearly approved Cap Ex to ensure all project budgets are within allocated parameters. Work with Design Team to Value Engineer materials as needed.
- Develop and manage project schedules within Asana, while adjusting and prioritizing where needed.
- Partner with Finance Manager to upkeep the Store Design & Construction yearly Cap Ex tracker.
Who You Are:
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask and oversee several projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn the intricacies of cruise construction
- Comfortable traveling (as needed) for on-site meetings
- Proactive attitude vs. reactive (aka: go getter)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Collaborative team player with ability to seek out answers independently but not afraid to ask questions.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years proven or direct Project Management experience.
- 1-3 years' experience in Store Design and/or Construction Management
- Cruise industry experience strongly preferred.
- Experience budget tracking.
- Experience with Asana preferred.
Effy Jewelry is committed to diversity in its workplace and is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying. Effy Jewelry applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000
