CDI - SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER SPECIAL PROJECTS - ARCHITECTURE (F/M) - PARIS
Publié le 15/10/2024
CDI Senior Project Manager Special Projects - Architecture (F/M)
Poste
Within the Architecture Department of Christian Dior Couture and reporting to the Director of Special Projects, we are recruiting a Senior Project Manager - Special projects.
You ensure the development of the Christian Dior Couture special projects network while respecting the brand's image and its architectural concept through renovation of luxury/hi-end large-scale projects (Retail/non-Retail) with a view to optimizing space, time, and costs.
Missions
Missions:
- Supervises and manages of the entire process of the project, from due diligence to layout definition, from construction start to final delivery.
- Have the responsibility of the budget, the time schedule and the quality of the works.
- Support Special Projects Director in dealing with external consultants such as local executing Architects, Concept Design Architects as well as all Contractors involved in construction process until the project is delivered.
- Work closely with all other Departments within the Company, in the case of a non-Retail building.
- Establish contact with Landlords architectural team, to get location drawings, guidelines and all other necessary technical start-up informations.
- Rely and challenge the Local Architect who is the main technical resource in terms of complying with all the norms and of finalizing the project. He/her manage the realization of special projects with all specific figures involved.
- For each zone, identifies and manages the external consultants and local architects according to the methodology/Administration/Legal procedure of the specific country.
- Develop projects crafting volumes and studying spaces to ensure best architectural approach on macro and micro scale.
- Produce reference documents for every step of the design phase of the project until completion: zoning, plans, sketches, elevations, interior order list. Produce a design package after project is approved.
- Correct the execution drawings. Ensure concept and guidelines are fully respected.
- Ensure the quality of finishes and compliance with the approved drawing.
Profil
Academic Qualifications
A university graduate with a degree in Engineering (preferred), Architecture or Project Management.
Professional Experience
You must have a solid experience of at least 8 years in Retail/non-Retail Architecture, construction, site management, project development.
You have already worked in large scale fit out works environment for example in General Contractor or Millworker side or directly in the Client side. You have a good sense of detail and, ideally, know the expectation of the luxury/high end projects (retail, hospitality, residential, etc…). You have sufficient engineering knowledge to understand how a building technically works and you feel comfortable to deal with the technical consultants and different contractors. You demonstrate a good understanding of building administration regulations. You are trained to evaluate risks and make decisions. You are at ease with the bidding process, from the tender to the awards and you are willing to take a decisive role in the negotiation. You have a good command of English and have been working on international projects.
Interests
You have the sense of details and levels of expectations in a luxury retailing environment.
You have a sense of composition.
You are motivated by the challenge of completing projects on time and on budget.
Technical Knowledge
You have a perfect command of the Office Pack, Autocad, Photoshop and Sketchup.
You are able to propose solutions and have a proactive approach of problems.
You are able to present a project and its details in succinct and efficient manner.
You must have a high-level command of English and French.
Personality
You are a team player person with integrity willing to make his/her the internal code of conduct.
Pragmatic and able to work under pressure, you are motivated by the challenge of completing projects on time and on budget.
You are firm and diplomatic; your communication skills enable you to maintain good relationship with your partners being demanding at the same time.
You have experience or interest for safe, green, and sustainable building.
You are able to handle a matrix organization, managing relationships with architects, consultants and building professionals.
You are able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Organization is one of your strengths and you know how to set priorities.
You are curious and interested in an international role.
Willing to travel for at least 30% of the time.
Information à l'attention des candidats
Encouraging diversity in all its forms, Christian Dior Couture has been committed since 2013 to an approach in favour of the employment of people with disabilities.
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