Assistant Project Manager (Boutique Architecture)

Job description

Your role @ CHANEL

 

CHANEL is a privately-owned company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a safe environment that values people’s humanity and uniqueness so that they are free to bring their full selves to work.

 

We place the boutique at the heart of our strategy and client engagement as we believe the sales advisors and the boutiques play a critical role in the storytelling of our creation, the offering of a distinct client experience and the nurturing of a long-lasting relationship between the brand and our clients. We aim to consistently upgrade our distribution network in order to elevate the client experience while embedding sustainability and innovation in the architecture and the experience itself.

 

This role serves as a key contributor to help manage and deliver boutique projects following the regional and global guidance from all aspects. The candidate will be part the Boutique Architecture team, which manages and delivers project in Asia Pacific. With a keen interest in the built environment and a curiosity in the Fashion and the Watches & Fine Jewellery business, the candidate will be exposed to a broad range of projects, business models and key stakeholders.

The impact you can create at CHANEL

·  Support the Head of Project Development and the Boutique Architecture team by providing professional experience and knowledge in design management and project execution
·  Contribute to the overall lifecycle of a boutique project by achieving the right balance between operational needs and architectural implementation
·  Formulate design solutions during the design development phase and work on project specific constraints during construction phase
·  Understand the needs of concept design, and follow through the design process to ensure successful and timely project delivery
·  Follow and implement the best practice of project management from the beginning to completion; ensure successful delivery of the final boutique to market business division
·  Keep abreast of current design trend, construction standards, sustainability practices, and retail innovation

You are energized by:

·  Explore new project opportunities with the project team by working with landlords and local professionals to form project development models
·  Assist in assessing project risks and prepare risk management proposals
·  Collaborate with business divisions and market’s internal stakeholders; produce comprehensive project briefs, feasibility studies, due diligence documentation
·  Support the preparation and completion of project budgeting, programme, contract administration, and tender documentation by working with internal stakeholders and external consultants
·  Collaborate with the procurement team and QS team to manage material sourcing, purchase orders, and logistics
·  Manage local contractors, vendors and consultants to achieve overall design excellence; ability to anticipate and react to ad-hoc problems which may arise during construction by finding efficient design solutions
·  Ensure project delivery is always on-time, on-budget, and to a high level of workmanship and standard
·  Work closely with the internal and external project team to monitor and deliver the best workmanship while respecting the CSR/ LEED guidelines in line with our sustainability goals

What you can bring to the team:

·  Professional, collaborative, and efficient communication
·  Transparent and open-minded approach to challenges and problem solving
·  Innovative and sustainable mindset
·  Excitement to participate in new and daring initiations within design and construction

What you will learn / What CHANEL can offer you…

·  Genuine motivation towards creativity and project excellence
·  In-depth exposure into the dynamic business of CHANEL
·  Participate in the full life cycles of innovative boutique projects
·  Support in continuous learning and professional growth

At Chanel, we are you focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.