About this role
Position Overview Position Overview The assistant project manager act as supportive role for retail store development within the Japan region. The ideal candidate will possess a background in retail luxury/ hospitality with a focus on procurement and, also have demonstrated abilities in Owner Representation and/or Construction and Materials Procurement. Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract management. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadline. Key Accountabilities
• Support new store projects, and manage Touch-up projects, store closures from imitation to close out
• Manage the FFE/ TCO supplied materials procurement/schedules and budgets that respect Store Planning Project lifecycle in close collaboration with the Project Manager
• Analyze standards, cost efficiencies and suppliers
• Manage approved schedules to achieve all critical milestones. Adjust and update as needed during the lifecycle of the project
• Support update on project schedule, budget, procurement on a regular basis
• Influence cross-functional teams through effective communication and lead through example with clear communications, promoting ideas and recommendations and supporting teamwork by building trust with colleagues and business partners.
• Review of sample submittals for materials, finishes, furniture, lighting and other FF&E as required.
• Review millworks shop drawing
Requirements
• 3+ years of experience in store planning at a global luxury goods or fashion company, contractor or developer
• Demonstrated ability in full lifecycle project management from site identification to project close out and facility management
• Working knowledge of external facades, structural alterations, building systems, HVAC, electrical, mechanical and structural engineering
• Strong interpersonal, communication, project management and people management skills
• Business level Japanese and English
• Business travel within Japan and overnight work as required
• Resourceful & driven individual who can communicate effectively to all levels of stakeholders
• Analytical, strong project management and execution skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment
• Team player with a can-do attitude and is adaptable to fast & changing environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, CAD, & Microsoft Project software
• Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity surveying or similar